Create a Legacy at Pathways
You can create a legacy that reflects the values and beliefs you hold most deeply. By including Pathways in your plans, you’ll support young people and their communities for years to come, ensuring the impact you care about continues well into the future.
With your gift we’ll invite you to join Pathways’ Legacy Giving, and we’ll recognize your generosity while sharing updates on the important work being done through Pathways to Education. If you have already included Pathways to Education in your will, please let us know by contacting Nicole Stewart at (416) 646-0123 ext. 214, [email protected] so we can share our thanks and discuss your wishes.
Thank you for your commitment to making a lasting impact at Pathways.
Ways to Create a Legacy Gift
- Leave a Gift in Your Will
- Gift of Life Insurance
- Gifts of Registered Funds
- Gift of Securities
- For Professional Advisors
You can designate a portion or a specific amount in your will. You maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime, and your estate can receive a tax credit to help offset your estate taxes.
Sample Wording for Your Will
Specific Gift Amount:
“My estate trustees shall pay the sum of $___ (or transfer assets with an equal value) to Pathways to Education Canada, Toronto, ON for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”
Residual Gift:
“My estate trustees shall pay ___ (% or all) of the residue of my estate to Pathways to Education Canada, Toronto, ON for the purpose of supporting highest priority needs.”
Download sample language on leaving a gift to Pathways to Education in your will.
A gift of life insurance is a simple way to support Pathways to Education while creating lasting change for students. By naming Pathways as a beneficiary or donating a new or existing policy, you can turn small payments today into a meaningful future gift.
Registered plans such as RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs are an important part of many families’ financial plans, but they can also be heavily taxed when passed on. By naming Pathways to Education as a beneficiary of your registered plans, you can turn a potential tax burden into a powerful gift that supports students on their journey to graduation. Your gift can reduce taxes and probate fees for your estate, while providing a meaningful charitable tax receipt and creating lasting impact for future generations.
A gift of appreciated securities is a simple, tax-efficient way to support Pathways to Education and make a bigger impact. When you donate securities such as stocks, mutual funds, or bonds, you receive a charitable tax receipt for their full market value and pay no tax on the capital gains. This allows you to give more at a lower cost, helping Pathways to support students as they work toward graduation and brighter futures.
Lawyers, Estate Trustees, and Financial Advisors: The following resources will assist with your client’s needs when leaving a legacy gift to Pathways to Education:
- Download sample language on leaving a gift to Pathways to Education in your will.
- Form for Gift of Securities
Contact Us
We encourage you to get in touch with us to learn more about these opportunities, where we will respect your wishes for any privacy or confidentiality. By discussing a legacy gift directly with you, we can ensure your gift is directed to the area that is most meaningful to you.
Nicole Stewart at (416) 646-0123 ext. 214
[email protected]
FAQ
Resources to help you plan your legacy
Why is it important to have a will?
A will is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, and to provide for the people and causes you care most about. A properly planned will can reduce or even eliminate the taxes on your estate. A will is a gift you make today for the students of tomorrow.
Is there a minimum amount needed to put Pathways in my will?
No. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and we’re grateful for every dollar. Even 1% of your estate can make a huge difference in improving the lives of youth and their families.
Can I leave a gift to a specific designation?
We encourage you to first consider an unrestricted donation, which gives us the flexibility to deploy funds in the areas of greatest need. We can’t predict where we will need funds in the future. However, if you do decide to designate your gift to a specific area, let us know so we can help with the wording and ensure that the gift goes exactly where you want it to.
Should I let Pathways know that I've left a gift in my will?
Yes. Not only would we like to thank you, but we also want to ensure that your gift is properly recognized, and that your intentions are understood and honoured. We can also provide the right wording, particularly if you’re designating your gift to a specific area. We understand that leaving a gift in your will is one of the most personally significant gifts you can make, and we will respect your wishes with regards to how much recognition or anonymity you would like.
Communicating your intention for a future gift is not legally binding in any way, but it does help Pathways to plan for the future. When we know we have community support, we can continue investing in Canada’s next generation.
How can we get in touch with Major Gifts and Legacy Giving team?
Phone: (416) 646-0123 ext. 214
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Pathways to Education Canada
Attn: Nicole Stewart, Major Gifts & Legacy Giving Team
439 University Ave, 16th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
Foundation Details:
Legal Name: Pathways to Education Canada
Legal Address: 439 University Avenue, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8
Charitable Registration Number: 86190 8499 RR0001
