Ways to Partner with the Central Northeast Health Foundation
Help us foster healthier communities throughout Central Newfoundland!
There are many meaningful ways you can support healthcare in our region, whether through donations, planned giving, volunteering, or special celebrations. Here’s how you can make a difference:
How You Can Give
- Leave a Bequest in Your Will (Planned Giving)
- Make a General Donation anytime throughout the year
- Set up Monthly Donations through payroll deduction or your bank account
- Celebrate Special Occasions & Milestones with a Celebration Gift
- Honor Loved Ones through In Memoriam Giving
- Order a Butterfly to appear on our Flight of Life™ murals
- Order a Leaf for the Heartwood Tree™ at Bonnews Lodge / Lakeside Homes
- Give Planned Gifts such as Life Insurance or Donations of Securities
- Volunteer with us in the office, at special events, or ticket sales
- Attend Our Special Events or sponsor participants raising pledges
Planned Giving: Leave a Bequest in Your Will
Leaving a gift in your will is a simple, powerful way to create a lasting impact on healthcare in Central Newfoundland.
What Is a Bequest?
A bequest is a gift of money or property made through your will. You can specify a dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets to be gifted to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Inc. This allows you to leave a meaningful legacy that supports health facilities, programs, or services important to you and your family.
Benefits of Leaving a Bequest
- Maintain full use of your assets during your lifetime
- Tax-effective support for the Foundation
- Your estate receives a tax receipt for the full value of the bequest
- Bequests are flexible and can be changed if your circumstances evolve
- You can direct your gift to a specific health priority
Sample Bequest Wording
- General Bequest:
“I give to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Inc. the sum of $20,000 to be used for the general purposes of the Foundation.” - Residual Bequest:
“I give to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Inc. all that remains of my estate after debts, taxes, expenses, and other bequests have been paid.” - Contingent Bequest:
“If any beneficiary named in this will predeceases me, I direct their share to be given to the Central Northeast Health Foundation Inc.”
Endowment Fund
Our Endowment Fund creates a permanent source of income to support priority healthcare needs. The principal is invested, and only the earnings are used, ensuring ongoing support for future generations.
- Established in 2008 with the Doris and Everett Fiander Endowed Fund
- Donors can restrict their gifts to specific programs or facilities
- Endowments offer a lasting legacy in your name or in honour of a loved one
Interested in setting up an endowment? Contact our Executive Director for guidance.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Life insurance allows you to make a significant future gift with modest current costs:
- Donate an existing policy or purchase a new one with the Foundation as beneficiary
- Receive charitable tax receipts for premiums and cash surrender values
- Ensure your gift cannot be contested, taxed, or claimed by creditors
- Retain ownership and donate the proceeds upon your passing, receiving a tax receipt to reduce estate taxes
Gifts In-Kind
We gratefully accept non-cash gifts, including:
- Real estate
- Medical-grade healthcare equipment and comfort items (e.g., wheelchairs)
- Artwork and book collections
A professional appraisal is required for gifts over $1,000. Donors receive tax receipts based on fair market value.
Gifts of Securities
Donating publicly traded securities, mutual funds, or stocks is a tax-efficient way to support healthcare:
- Tax receipt based on market value at the time of transfer
- Capital gains taxes on these donations have been eliminated, making securities often more advantageous than cash
- Supports the Foundation’s work while benefiting you financially
Contact Us
For more information on how to give, planned giving options, or to discuss your personal goals, please contact:
Phone: (709) 256-5493
Email: foundation@centralhealth.nl.ca
Legal Name for Bequests:
Central Northeast Health Foundation Inc.
Charitable Registration Number: 86168 3498 RR0001
