Leave a Gift in Your Will / Charitable Bequest
You can make a donation through your estate by including a charitable bequest to JDRF Canada in your Will. You may designate a specific gift amount, or contribute all or a percentage of your estate. Your contribution will help future generations of Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and will ensure JDRF has the resources needed to continue to find a cure for T1D and its complications.
Benefits of a Charitable Bequest
There is no immediate cost to you, so your gift won’t reduce the funds you have to live on.
You could make a bigger gift than what may be possible during your lifetime.
The final income tax payable on your estate can be reduced or even eliminated, which can be a big advantage to your heirs.
Please Note: If you die without a Will, the government will appoint a public trustee who will decide how the assets of your estate will be distributed. Make sure your legacy wishes are honoured by having a Will.
Possible Wording for Your Charitable Bequest
The following is sample language for including a gift in your Will to JDRF Canada:
- Unrestricted Bequest – Funds: “I give $__________ from OR _____% of my estate to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, 600-235 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8, to be directed to the area of research in greatest need of funding as per JDRF Canada.”
- Unrestricted Bequest – Assets: “I give _____ shares of __________ [Full Name of Company] to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, 600-235 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8, to be directed to the area of research in greatest need of funding as per JDRF Canada.”
- Residual Bequest: “I give all OR _____% of the remainder of my estate to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, 600-235 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8, to be directed to the area of research in greatest need of funding as per JDRF Canada.”
- Contingent Bequest: “I give $_______ OR _____% of my estate to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, 600-235 Yorkland Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8 if (Full Name(s) of Beneficiary/ Beneficiaries) does/do not survive me, to be directed to the area of research in greatest need of funding as per JDRF Canada.”
JDRF Canada’s Official Name and Address
Please be sure to include JDRF Canada’s complete legal name and address in your Will:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
600 – 235 Yorkland Boulevard
Toronto, ON M2J 4Y8
Charitable Number: 1118976604RR0001
To learn more, please fill out a request for information, or contact:
Lisa Charlton
National Director, Events and Annual Giving
Toll-free: 1.877.287.3533
Email: lcharlton@jdrf.ca
Charitable Number: 111897 6604 RR0001