How You Can Donate
The Prosperity Fund is a donor-advised fund under The Community Foundation of Ottawa. Our charitable number is 11922 7981 RR 0001.
100% of all donations are permanently endowed, and donations are not used to pay for our operating costs.
You can donate to The Prosperity Fund in various ways, and using both monetary and other assets.
You can donate as an individual or a corporation. You can make a single donation or a monthly one. If you wish, donations can be made as a tribute to someone or in memoriam.
Please note that unless you indicate otherwise, the Community Foundation of Ottawa shares your name and the amount of your donation with The Prosperity Fund prime so that your gift can be appropriately acknowledged by us.
Donate Online
Online donations are made through the Community Foundation of Ottawa website, on behalf of The Prosperity Fund. Clicking the link above will take you to the donation page of the Community Foundation website, and you will be able to identify that you want the donation to be directed to The Prosperity Fund. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 613 866 0924.
By Cheque
Cheques must be postmarked no later than December 31. Cheques must be payable to the Community Foundation of Ottawa, and specify “The Prosperity Fund” as the beneficiary on your cheque. Cheques can be mailed to the Community Foundation of Ottawa at 301-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1P 5E7.
Through the United Way
To donate to The Prosperity Fund using your United Way form, you will need to direct your support to "Other Canadian Registered Charities," not United Way or HealthPartners. Indicate that funding should go to "The Community Foundation of Ottawa – The Prosperity Long-Term Care Fund". Please ensure that "Prosperity Long-Term Care Fund" part is highlighted. To view an example of a completed United Way Form, click here
Please note: Given privacy laws, the United Way cannot share with us that you are a donor to The Prosperity Fund unless you provide direction to them to do so. You can also advise us via email of your donation and we will coordinate with the United Way.
Planned Giving
Help realize the vision of The Prosperity Fund by leaving a strong legacy that will benefit generations to come. There are many easy ways to leave a legacy to The Prosperity Fund that will provide your estate with considerable tax credits. Simply designate The Prosperity Fund as a beneficiary of one of the following:
- Bequest in Your Will
- Life Insurance Policy
- RRSP or RRIF
You can also use Appreciated Securities, Letter of Direction, Life Insurance Policy Transfer of Ownership, and Charitable Trust to accrue immediate tax relief while providing long-term benefits to The Prosperity Fund.
Other Donations
The Prosperity Fund accepts nearly every kind of asset. Most non-cash gifts are liquidated immediately and the proceeds transferred to the investment portfolio. You can donate gifts of public and private company securities, real estate, and other assets. When making gifts of publicly-listed securities, we recommend having your investment advisor file all forms by December 19th, and notify the Community Foundation to ensure that final ownership of the securities is transferred by December 31. For more information, contact Adam Nihmey.
