For many small-scale farmers in Africa, radio is their lifeline to the rest of the world. We are counting on you… because millions of farmers in Africa count on us for rural radio programs that answer their questions and respond to their needs. Long-term change requires action before disaster strikes. If you can, please give today.
*All donations above $10 from within Canada are tax
deductible and will receive a charitable receipt.
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Where your donation goes
Other donation options
Now it’s even easier to give to Farm Radio International – you can spread your donation over the whole year by joining a special group of supporters, Friends of Farmers. Friends of Farmers have pledged a monthly donation to provide a steady and reliable source of funding for our core program.
*Automatic, monthly gifts help to keep our costs low.
Even more of every dollar goes directly toward our
programs in developing countries.
By mail
Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada, K1Y 4M8
By phone
Donate stocks and securities
Donating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support us. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities and you will not be subject to any capital gains tax on the donated stock.Please call us in advance and we can make the transfer as smooth as possible for you.
Alternative gifts are a special way to let someone know that you’re thinking about them — in times of joy or celebration or sadness. Express your love with a gift while helping farmers and their families in Sub-Saharan Africa reduce poverty and increase food security at the same time.
*All donations above $10 from within Canada are tax
deductible and will receive a charitable receipt.
By mail
Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada, K1Y 4M8
By phone
Donate stocks and securities
Donating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support us. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities and you will not be subject to any capital gains tax on the donated stock.Please call us in advance and we can make the transfer as smooth as possible for you.
Farm Radio International is fortunate to have thousands of individual supporters who contribute donations throughout the year. It is no exaggeration to say these donors are the bedrock of Farm Radio International. Some donors, however, are looking for new ways to give.
Donating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support Farm Radio International. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities, and as of May 2, 2006, you will not be subject to any capital gains tax on the donated stock.
Farm Radio International is now set up to accept such donations. The transfer of stocks is easy and fast. Call us in advance and we can make the transfer as smooth as possible for you.
Gift of Publicly Listed Securities
Example:
Let’s say Jeff decided to support Farm Radio International with a gift of $10,000. When reviewing whether he should sell his shares in a publicly-listed corporation and then donate the cash proceeds, or donate the shares directly, Jeff learned that he would have a greater net tax benefit by donating the shares directly to Farm Radio International. The chart below assumes a tax rate of 50 per cent.
| Sell Shares & Donate Cash |
Donate Shares Directly |
|
|---|---|---|
| Fair market value of shares | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Original cost of shares | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Capital gain | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Tax paid on capital gains (at 25 %) | $2,000 | $0 |
| Tax credit received by donor (50 % of fair market value) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Net tax benefit | $3,000 | $5,000 |
We strongly recommend that you consult with your financial and legal advisors to ensure that you make fully informed decisions.
For more information, please contact Brenda Jackson at 613-761-3646 or brenda@farmradio.org
It might surprise you to learn that many gifts of thousands of dollars, or even tens of thousands, are made by ordinary Canadians with middle class incomes and modest assets. A simple way to plan a significant gift is to make a bequest in your will. Please discuss this type of gift with us, to ensure that we will use your gift the way you want.
*Please call the Executive Director to discuss your planned gift.
By mail
Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada, K1Y 4M8
By phone
Donate stocks and securities
Donating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support us. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities and you will not be subject to any capital gains tax on the donated stock.Please call us in advance and we can make the transfer as smooth as possible for you.
