Is all charitable giving equal?

No it’s not and that’s ok.  Your giving is like a fingerprint, unique to you.  At Huntsville Hospital Foundation we welcome any gift big or small as it all helps the big picture. 

Our Gift Navigator Tool will show you how to minimize taxes (everyone's dream) and demonstrate your potential giving capacity to benefit you and Huntsville Hospital. 

The easily demonstrated scenarios can be customized enabling you to see in real terms the impact of effective estate planning, charitable giving and tax minimization. This tool is completely confidential and is intended to help you navigate different giving scenarios.  Feel free to sit down with your family or your advisor to run through scenarios that benefit you and your family to see your philanthropic capacity while still looking after your family.  

Give it a try today to see how your donation to Huntsville Hospital can minimize taxes, consider your beneficiaries while ensuring your values and beliefs are reflected.

To explore the tax implications of your gift, try out our tax savings tool below.

Securities

A donation of Securities is a cost-effective opportunity to make a difference for Huntsville Hospital.

STEP 1 To transfer securities electronically, complete the Charitable Donations Gift of Securities form  

STEP 2 Deliver to your broker

STEP 3 Notify the Foundation your transaction has been initiated. We will notify you as soon as we are in receipt.

Click here for a sample Securities tax savings chart.

Gift of Securities

WHEN YOU DONATE A GIFT OF SHARES TO HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, IT’S A WIN/WIN FOR YOU AND YOUR HOSPITAL!
One of the many ways to make a donation to Huntsville Hospital Foundation is transferring your marketable securities directly to the Foundation. You save the capital gains tax on the sale of those shares and the Foundation receives the full amount of your donation. This Canada Revenue Agency statute applies to all registered Canadian charities and their donors. It’s a win/win!

Huntsville Hospital Foundation will provide you with a charitable tax receipt for the full market value on the day they are received in our account. This tax receipt:

• will help reduce the amount of tax you pay on your income,
• if your donation exceeds your annual limit you may be able to carry it forward and used in any of the next five years,
• may help reduce the taxes on your estate in the year of your death – and allow more of your estate to go to your beneficiaries.  

A donation of Securities is a cost-effective opportunity to make a difference for Huntsville Hospital.

STEP 1 To transfer securities electronically, complete the Charitable Donations Gift of Securities form 

STEP 2 Deliver to your broker

STEP 3 Notify the Foundation your transaction has been initiated. We will notify you as soon as we are in receipt.

Click here for a sample Securities tax savings chart.

We're here to help:

If you or your advisor have any questions about the Huntsville HospitaI Foundation, the securities transfer process or the impact of your generosity, please email us at hhfoundation@mahc.ca  or call us at 705-789-4756 and one of our team members will be happy to answer your questions.

We encourage you to seek independent advice when executing gifts of securities, property, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, wills, trusts, contracts and other legal agreements.

You can help make a difference in healthcare all year long by being a monthly donor. It's easy! No matter how much, it adds up to a big change. Monthly gifts, by credit card or post-dated cheques, distribute your generosity throughout the year while helping us reduce admin and handling costs. Tax receipts are issued annually.

Benefits of Monthly Giving

1. More of your money goes to helping the mission, since there are fewer admins costs to cover.
2. Avoid the hassle of re-entering your details every time you make a new donation.
3. Receive one tax receipt with all your donations within the year just in time for tax season.
4. Contribute to the longevity of Huntsville Hospital by giving regular support.
5. Give in a sustainable way, with donations that are manageable for your budget.
6. Become part of a community of regular donors.
7. You can change or cancel your donation any time. 

If you have any questions or want to become a Monthly Donor, please contact Natasha Nieder, Development Associate natasha.nieder@mahc.ca or 705-789-4756

Donating in celebration of a wedding, birthday, anniversary or festive occasion is a wonderful way to add meaning to a special day. This type of charity donation is limited only by your imagination!  With in-celebration charity donations guests can make a charity donation in lieu of gifts, or the gift-giver can replace a traditional gift, such as such as wedding favour, birthday or Christmas presents, with a charity donation. With a few clicks, you can set up your own fundraiser to rally your supporters to support Huntsville Hospital.

If you need support setting up your online fundraiser, please contact natasha.nieder@mahc.ca

Some people choose to create a memorial page as they prepare for a funeral or memorial service, while others will set up a page as a lasting tribute to honour a life. Either way, with a few simple steps, you will be able to set up your page on Just Giving and be able to share it with friends and family so they too can remember the life of someone special while fuelling change.

If you need help with your online fundraiser, please contact natasha.nieder@mahc.ca for support.

Sixty (60) local business owners and leaders are supporters of a program we call Business Cares. What that means is they've each committed to five years of giving $5,000 per year. That's $25,000 each over five years. For our size of community, we think that's a brilliant achievement.

Business Cares donor report | Keep on Caring | Looking forward with confidence in Huntsville

Message from the Chair - Pat Dubé

In 2016, Business Cares was just a simple idea based on discussions between a few local business leaders and the Huntsville Hospital Foundation team. I'm proud to say I was part of those early discussions, primarily because the results are so inspiring. In three short years, Business Cares, thanks to the efforts of our local business community, has generated 60 five-year commitments of $25,000 each totalling $1,500,000 in support of our hospital here in Huntsville. I think that sends a powerful message:

To other business owners: you're in good company when you commit to healthcare for life, here. Over 50 of your peers belong to Business Cares.

To our hospital leaders and professionals: we have your back, and the business community of Huntsville will continue to support your efforts to ensure an outstanding, well-equipped hospital remains central to our way of life.
To the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: the business community of Huntsville has voluntarily demonstrated deep local support for its hospital. We have walked the talk. And we'll continue to do so.

To our neighbours and customers: when you support local businesses, you help us strengthen this community. Your business leaders have demonstrated the will to give - we do that knowing you support us in turn.

The ability of a community to invest in its own health and future for our neighbours, our families and everyone who visits here is evident in the support of local business leaders. I'm sure you share my profound gratitude to them all. We're great when we work together - that's Business Cares.

Business Cares Committee Chair Pat Dube

Thanks to our Current Business Cares Supporters!

Does Your Cottage Care?

Help Huntsville Hospital care for your cottage family!

Every Summer, the number of visits to Huntsville Hospital's Emergency Department doubles compared to other seasons. Cottagers and tourists drive the upswing. So now we need your help to create an upswing in cottager donations to Huntsville Hospital.

Register Your Cottage for 3 Years of Caring Today!

Commit your cottage to three years of giving at a level that fits your budget. We're counting on you - and thank you for caring about Huntsville Hospital just as we will keep caring for you, your family and your guests.

When you choose to name a patient room at Huntsville Hospital, you're sending a message to all who stay there or visit. You're telling them you care. For years to come.

Discuss room naming rights and other philanthropic ideas with your Foundation Team and we'll help you deliver a message of caring.

Let's discuss a room with your name on it

Events are a wonderful way to connect with friends, colleagues and our community and support Huntsville Hospital Foundation to ensure our community continues to have access to the best care possible.

There are a number of unique fundraising events to make a collective impact available for everyone to make an impact in their community. Let us know yours!

If you would like to raise funds to support Huntsville Hospital, go to the next tile, Start your own Fundraiser to help you get started.

Want to rally friends, family and coworkers to support your passion? We’ve made it simple for you to host your own event to benefit Huntsville Hospital. A Third Party event is a great way to raise funds to support great healthcare. The event possibilities are endless. With a few clicks, you can set up your own fundraiser to rally your supporters to support Huntsville Hospital. Click the button below to start your online fundraiser.

We can provide the following assistance:

• Offer event planning advice/expertise
• Discuss ideas and best practices
• Provide resources including templates and documents to assist you in planning and organizing a successful event
• Issue tax receipts, if applicable (please ask your HHF about receipting before discussing with your attendees.  HHF adheres to all Canadian Revenue Agency guidelines.)
• List your event on the Foundation website and share on our Facebook and Instagram platforms
• Provide approval for the use of HHF name and/or logos
• HHF can provide promotional material for your event if available and quantities to be discussed on a per-event basis
• Provide a Letter of Support to validate the authenticity for your fundraising event
• Offer representative(s) from HHF to attend your event applicable and subject to availability
• Help you create your own personal or group JustGiving fundraising page
• COMMUNITY CARES TOOLKIT - A helpful information kit to help you plan your fundraiser today.

Looking to discuss your idea to host an in-person fundraising event? Complete the contact form below and someone from the foundation will be in touch with resources and support.

Leave a Legacy With Your Bequest Today.

Using a variety of legal tools and sound planning, you can guarantee future funding for your local hospital here in Huntsville. It means you promise your children and their children the same access to advanced healthcare that you enjoy. It means you look beyond today to inspire others with your commitment to a bright tomorrow.

Legacy Giving and a gift of assets in your estate declares you as part of Huntsville Hospital Foundation's Legacy Circle. And that means the world to us and everyone who lives and visits here. If the Huntsville Hospital Foundation is in your will, we would love to celebrate you, include you in the benefits of the Legacy Circle and recognize the impact you make to support Huntsville Hospital with a gift and recognition. If you would like to learn more about legacy giving at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, please click here for our pamphlet or scroll below for more planning tools and the contact page.

Click here to read our current Legacy Newsletter

Legacy Giving Flexibility

After providing for your loved ones, there are many ways to include a Legacy Gift to Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Discuss what works best for you with your advisors to make legacy gift. It can be a percentage of your estate, a specific amount, or what’s left over after you’ve made specific directions for your loved ones. If you’re not planning to update your Will, that's ok, you can simply include a codicil in your Will outlining your wishes. The Foundation team will provide support when and where required.

Disclaimer The Legacy Giving information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and assistance from your lawyer, financial advisor, or tax consultant. We recommend that you discuss your plans with your lawyer and/or financial advisor before proceeding with a legacy gift.

To explore the tax implications of your gift, try out our tax savings tool.

For answers to common legacy giving questions, download our legacy giving FAQs.

Legacy Giving Options

Contact Us About Your Legacy Gift Today!

There are a many other ways to support your hospital. Here are just a few ideas.

Every gift to Huntsville Hospital Foundation has a future impact. Tomorrow, someone will receive better diagnosis or treatment thanks to your generosity. Next year, someone will live because they had access to the best emergency care. And ten years from now, the gift you give today will still be making better care possible.

But what about further out? What is the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) plan for the future? Is helping that future come to life here of interest to you? Learn more and follow the story on your own by visiting mahc.ca.