Donations from people like you allow us to…..
Help bring talented artists to the Niagara Region and create more opportunities for emerging musicians. Your donations directly support local arts groups and make it possible for performances to take place in venues like the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, local churches, and community centers.
Your contributions also allow us to invest in our talented local artists and sustain our Artistic Director, Associated Conductors, and Accompanist. Additionally, you’re supporting the training of future professional musicians through our Mentorship Program.
We deeply appreciate the community’s support in our journey to grow and achieve new artistic goals. Avanti Singers thrives because of you and our community. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt.
Thank You For Investing in Our Artistic Community
Donate today! Your one-time or monthly, undesignated gift directly supports our performances and community.
The bursary fund provides financial assistance to choir members who may not otherwise be able to participate due to cost.
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Ways to Give ~ Avanti Chamber Singers accepts the following methods of donations
Cash | Credit Cards | Cheques – Avanti Chamber Singers accepts cash*, credit card payments, and cheques made payable to “Avanti Chamber Singers”. Postdated cheques are accepted. *Some restrictions apply with respect to tax receipting for cash donations.
Publicly Traded Securities – Making a gift of appreciated securities is a wonderful way of supporting us, and provides you the donor with a significant tax advantage. By donating securities you:
- Avoid capital gains tax (See example chart below)
- Qualify for a tax-deduction based on the fair market value of stock
- Support the Avanti Chamber Singers
Here is an example of potential tax advantages of donating the securities vs. selling the securities and donating the proceeds:
| Sell securities / Donate cash | Donate securities | |
| Fair market value donation receipt | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Adjusted cost base | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Capital gain | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Taxable capital gain (50% of $5,000) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Tax on gain (@45%*) | $1,125 | $0 |
| Charitable tax credit (@45%*) | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Net cost of donation** | $6,250 | $5,500 |
| *Assumes a 45% combined federal/provincial rate. Rates vary by province |
To make your gift of securities, download the appropriate form for your financial advisor, below.
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