Make an eternal impact in the life of a family
Gifts of stocks and securities
Turn your investments into lasting impact
Donating shares or securities can be a tax-smart way to give generously and help families and communities flourish.
Tearfund Canada receives gifts of securities through our trusted partner, Link Charity. Link Charity receives and sells your securities, transfers the proceeds to Tearfund Canada, and issues your charitable tax receipt.
How to donate securities
Giving securities to Tearfund Canada is simple. You will need to complete two forms.
1. Complete your forms
Download and complete both:
Securities Transfer Form
This form gives your financial institution or broker the information needed to transfer your securities to Link Charity.
Direction of Proceeds Letter
This tells Link Charity that you want the proceeds from your gift to go to Tearfund Canada.
2. Send your forms
Send the Securities Transfer Form to your financial institution or broker so they can initiate the transfer.
Then email a copy of both completed forms to Link Charity at:
3. Link Charity takes care of the rest
Once your securities are received, Link Charity will arrange for their sale and transfer the proceeds to Tearfund Canada according to your Direction of Proceeds Letter.
Link Charity will also issue your charitable tax receipt directly to you.
Want to let us know about your gift?
You do not need to contact Tearfund Canada to complete your donation, but we would love to know that your gift is on its way.
You can email us at connect@tearfund.ca or send us a copy of your completed forms.
Knowing about your gift helps our team identify and acknowledge your generosity when the proceeds arrive.
Why give securities?
Giving eligible publicly traded securities directly can be a tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about.
Depending on your circumstances, donating securities rather than selling them first may provide significant tax advantages while allowing more of your investment to make an impact.
Your generosity helps equip local churches and communities as they work toward lasting transformation and a future free from poverty.
We encourage you to speak with your financial or tax advisor about whether a gift of securities is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of securities can I donate?
Link Charity accepts gifts of eligible publicly traded securities and mutual funds.
How is my donation receipt value calculated?
Your charitable tax receipt will be issued by Link Charity, based on the value of the securities when they are received into Link Charity’s brokerage account.
Transfers can take time to complete. Because the market value of securities can change during this period, the amount on your tax receipt may be different from the value of the securities on the day you initiated the transfer.
For questions about how the fair market value of your gift is determined, please contact Link Charity.
When will I receive my tax receipt?
Your tax receipt will be issued directly by Link Charity, typically within 5 to 10 business days of receiving the securities from your investment account.
Who can I contact if I need help?
For questions about transferring your securities or completing the Link Charity forms, contact:
Link Charity
info@linkcharity.ca
1-800-387-8146
For questions about your gift to Tearfund Canada, contact:
Tearfund Canada
connect@tearfund.ca
1-800-567-8190
Tearfund Canada subscribes to the Seal of Financial Accountability as a certified member of the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC). This seal is subject to their requirements and recommendations according to an annual review.Â