Make A Donation
Every donation to CTRA counts, whether $1 or $100,000. Caring for a herd of experienced horses in a heritage facility is expensive! Lesson fees only account for a fraction of the cost to provide our specialized services and we receive very little, if any, government funding. We rely on grants and foundation, fundraising events, sponsors and the generosity of our community.
You can make a donation in several ways. Etransfers can be sent to payment@ctra.ca, cheques, cash and credit cards can be done through our office, and perhaps easiest, donations can be made on Canada Helps here.
Or, consider setting up a monthly donation for steady, ongoing funding to keep us stable!
Legacy Program (Planned Giving)
CTRA’s Legacy Program provides donors an opportunity to plan a legacy for you and your family. “Planned giving” means you create a charitable gift now that goes to the organization you love in the future, sometimes when you die and sometimes before.
It’s “planned” because it takes some thought and preparation, and because you can consult your family, a lawyer and your financial planner about it. The easiest planned gift can be made a part of a Will.
What are the benefits of planned giving?
Your planned giving will support current programs, help CTRA launch new ones, care for the herd and maintain buildings and equipment. When CTRA receives a gift through a Will, the funds can be used for something special or the funds can be invested so the yearly interest goes on supporting programs year to year. Start a conversation and let us know what you might want.
How can your estate and heirs benefit?
Planned gifts offer a tax benefits depending on the type of gift. Bequests of cash or other assets (like real estate, autos, or stocks) are deducted against the estate's value. This reduces taxes for a donor’s heirs.
You can create a lasting legacy for your CTRA in many ways:
Donating properties such as personal residences, vacation homes, jewelry or shares in privately held corporations.
Transforming tax liabilities by naming UWBC as the beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, TFSA or pension plan
Donor Advised Funds
Donating Life Insurance
Anyone can make a bequest. The amount doesn’t matter – but supporting a cause you cherish, leaving a legacy of values as well as financial disbursements, matters a lot. Contact us at info@ctra.ca for more information.
Click here to donate securities and mutuals funds to CTRA through Canada Helps.
A donation of securities or mutual funds is the most efficient way to give charitably. Since capital gains taxes don't apply, our charity receives the full fair market value when the security is sold, and you get a tax receipt which reflects your larger contribution. This allows you to give more and get more.