Legacy Gifts

Setting up a legacy (or ‘planned’) gift is a wonderful way to make an impact on children and families struggling with mental health while at the same time creating a lasting charitable legacy for you and your family.

There are a variety of planned giving options, all of which have significant personal tax benefits.

Bequests: The simplest option to make a significant impact is by designating the George Hull Centre as a beneficiary in your will.

Sample wording for your will and information on how to make a bequest can be found here.

Gifts of Securities: Donating stocks or securities to the George Hull Centre is a win-win. Your donation supports the Centre’s vital programs, while also rewarding you with a significant tax benefit. You can find more information about Gifts of Securities including a Transfer of Securities form here.

Gifts of Life Insurance: You can name the George Hull Centre as beneficiary of your life insurance policy. The premiums you pay qualify for a charitable tax receipt.

RRSPs or RRIFs:  You can make a gift to the George Hull Centre simply by changing the beneficiary information on your RRSP or RRIF funds. In doing so, you offset the heavy taxes on these assets, as your gift will be treated as a charitable contribution, thereby allowing you a tax receipt for the full amount being transferred.

Other legacy gift options include:

• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Gifts of Real Estate or Property
• Donor Advised Funds

Your financial advisor, estate lawyer, and bank manager will be happy to provide you with more information on these meaningful giving options.

We would be pleased to work with you and/or your advisors to arrange a Legacy Gift that best suits your personal and philanthropic goals. To learn more about how you can leave a legacy to help create hope and healing for future generations of children, youth, and families, please contact

Seana Massey, Chief Development Officer, smassey@georgehull.on.ca or (416) 622-8833, ext 244