BC Parks Foundation
Saturna Island
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Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for the BC Parks Foundation. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to the BC Parks Foundation through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for the BC Parks Foundation to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, Canada Helps will send you a tax receipt and remit proceeds to BC Parks Foundation to be put to good use. Please click here to donate a vehicle.
Note that Canada Revenue Agency doesn’t allow charitable gift receipts for services.
Including a charitable gift to the BC Parks Foundation in your will is a great way to leave a legacy for generations to come. Following are different types of property that you may wish to include.
For your consideration, sample wording for your will could include the following. To make sure your gift is fulfilled, we encourage you to speak with a legal advisor when creating or modifying your will.
Funds
“I direct my executor to pay $____ to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, it being my hope that it will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation.”
Real Estate
I give the following property to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, for its sole purposes, whether to sell and to use the net proceeds of sale to supports its endeavours or to keep and maintain the property as a park:
- property identification number
- legal description
- street address (if any)
- (“the Real Estate”).
My Executor is directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the transfer of title to the Real Property to the BC Parks Foundation as soon as reasonably possible following my death and in any event with all expenses associated with the transfer of title of the Real Property to be borne by my Estate.
Securities/Stocks
"I wish to make a gift to BC Parks Foundation, charitable registration number 731307492BW0001, as follows:
(i) select from publicly traded securities that I own, if any, at the date of my death, securities (the “Gift Shares”) that collectively have a total fair market value as of the date of my death of not more than $____ (the “Donation Amount”) and transfer the Gift Shares to the BC Parks Foundation;
(ii) if the value of the Gift Shares is less than the Donation Amount, pay the BC Parks Foundation an amount equal to the difference between the Donation Amount and the value of the Gift Shares; and
(iii) it is my hope that the Donation Amount will be applied by the BC Parks Foundation to support the work of the BC Parks Foundation."
Bequest of Residue (BC Parks Foundation is given all or a portion of what remains of the estate after debts, taxes, expenses, and specific bequests are paid).
“I give to BC Parks Foundation all (or some portion which may be described in terms of a share or a percentage) of the residue of my estate.”
Please contact us if you would like to discuss including a legacy gift, real estate, or securities in your will. Email gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca, or call 604-343-3975.
BC Parks Foundation is a registered non-profit organization and all gifts over $20 are eligible for a tax credit. Charitable registration number: 731307492RR0001
Please note, we do not accept Visa debit, Mastercard debit, or Discover card.
Other ways you can help enhance BC’s world-class parks system
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Help Protect Salish Sea Waterfront!
You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect a remarkable 372-acre parcel of pristine waterfront on Saturna Island. Nestled beside the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, this extraordinary waterfront property boasts extensive marine ecosystems, old-growth trees, and vital Garry Oak meadows that support at-risk species.
To realize this goal, we have secured an exclusive agreement to purchase this property. We have also already raised 90% of the total project cost from major donors, including a $500,000 matching gift.
That means we now need only $500,000 to protect this 372-acres of breathtaking Salish Sea coastline on Saturna Island forever. And that’s where you come in!
Our deadline is February 4, 2025 to secure the remaining funds. Please consider donating today. It all adds up to get across the finish line.
"Every single dollar will go towards the purchase and protection of this stunning place. I can't think of a better way to kick off 2025, and I hope you'll consider being a part of this exciting crowdfunding campaign." - Andy Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation.
The property lies within the Coastal Douglas Fir (CDF) biogeoclimatic zone, one of the rarest and least protected ecosystems in British Columbia. It provides a unique and vital environment that supports several species at risk, including the blue-listed Northern Red-legged Frog and Great Blue Heron. The CDF zone's distinctive features, such as its Garry Oak meadows and diverse coastal habitats, also create critical conditions for threatened plants like the Slender Popcornflower, Purple Sanicle, and the endangered White Meconella, and Lindley's False Silverpuffs.
Alex, whose father owned the land and cherished it deeply, shared a heartfelt memory from this beautiful place: “My father spent every moment he could exploring the property, maintaining the land, and gazing out at the ocean and the incredible views. One fond memory I have is camping at Cactus Point, the stunning rocky tip at the property's edge. We were fortunate enough to see a pod of orcas passing by; it was a special moment that epitomizes how unique this place is, and why my father loved it so much.”
Alex added, “The Garry Oak meadows, old-growth cedars, and stands of giant Douglas first create an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems. From ravens and eagles to deer, seals, and southern resident orcas passing by the shore, this property is alive with biodiversity. These kinds of places are precious, they're what make BC beautiful. He would be grateful to know that his beloved property is now protected and cared for forever by BC Parks Foundation.”
We invite you to join our crowdfunding effort. Your gift--no matter what size--will make a big difference. This is about the power of many people, from all walks of life, doing something great together. You have done it before, and you can do it again! Join other park angels in doubling your gift now to preserve this irreplaceable natural treasure, ensuring it remains a sanctuary for countless species and people for now, for all, for always.
Ways to Contribute
Online:
Use the donation form above.
Other options:
We accept cheques, wire transfers, PayPal Giving, and donations of securities.
For more information, contact us at gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca.
Questions about this campaign?
Phone: 604-343-3975
Email: gifts@bcparksfoundation.ca
Protect Now, Enjoy Forever
“I can't conceive of anything being more varied, rich and handsome than planet earth: its crowning beauty is the natural world. I want to soak it up, to understand it ... then put it together and express it in my painting. This is the way I want to dedicate my life.
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