Ways to Give

CDS is grateful to our community for choosing to make gifts in support of education. If you are considering making a gift to the School, please contact the Executive Director of Advancement, Brent Johnston, in the Office of Community Relations at 905.833.1220 ext. 269.

There are many methods by which a gift can be made including cash, stock, life insurance, charitable remainder trust, a gift in kind or a bequest. Please contact us and we can outline the benefits of each giving method and help you to determine which one may best meet your philanthropic objectives for the School.

Outlined below are just some of the options for supporting CDS.

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Annual Fund

Our CDS Annual Fund is our yearly appeal to our alumni, past parents, grandparents and friends.
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Auction

The Annual CDS Auction is celebrating its 46th Anniversary and is the largest social and fundraising event of the year.
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Gifts of Physical Items/Micro Projects

CDS has a number of opportunities to support the School while leaving your name engraved on a plaque.
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Annual Capital Fund

The Annual Capital Fund is a request for an annual donation of $1,000 or more from our current families in support of capital improvements of the School.
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Endowment

An endowment is a fund that holds investments in perpetuity as a source of income. It provides an inspirational opportunity for our families to support an area of interest in the School, forever.

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Enrolment Levy

The enrolment levy only applies to parents who first registered a child at CDS between 2001 and 2010.
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Other Donation Opportunities

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

Can I donate monthly to the School?

Yes, you can create a monthly gift by checking the monthly contribution box on your donation form and providing your credit card information. This is a terrific way to support the school and gain those extra points from your credit card miles programs.
If I contribute monthly, am I still able to be a member of the Eversley Circle?

Yes, if your monthly contribution is a minimum of $84, you will be recognized as a member of the Eversley Circle recognition society.
What is an endowment and why is it important?

An endowment is a fund that holds investments in perpetuity as a source of income. In many cases, endowments are created to fund specific areas for support within a school. Often, donors gifts create named funds that recognize an individual and support an area of personal interest. Endowments are important for institutions because they provide a source of income to sustain scholarships, projects and initiatives into the future and help a school weather the ups and downs of the economy. The Country Day School total endowment is approximately $6 million.
How does a family donate to the endowment?

Families can choose to contribute any amount to an existing CDS endowment in order to support a wide range of areas. CDS’s endowment currently has 15 named Endowed Funds that support a wide range of areas including Scholarship and Bursaries, Athletics, Music, Staff Development and Training and the Environment.
How does a family create a named endowment fund?

In order to create a named endowment fund in support of a specific area or initiative within the school or a scholarship/bursary, a minimum of $25,000 donation or pledge is requested. This can be contributed to over a number of years. To learn more about named endowment donations and opportunities, please contact the Office of Community Relations.
Can I donate securities?

Yes, donations of publicly traded securities are one of the least known but most beneficial ways for a donor to contribute to the school. The Federal government eliminated the capital gains tax on donations of publicly listed securities to public charities in 2006. Securities with the potential for a capital loss also create a potential beneficial tax situation. If you are interested in this type of donation we recommend that you receive profession advice that is tailored to your personal financial and tax situation and contact the School for more information.
What is the Eversley Circle and how do I become a member?

Families that donate a minimum of $1,000 per child will be recognized as members of the Eversley Circle. The Eversley Circle is CDS’ Annual Capital Fund recognition society for parent donors and is named in recognition of the original 1883 Eversley Schoolhouse which is now CDS’ Junior School Library.

Methods of Giving

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In Person

The Advancement Office is always open to discuss and accept your gifts during working hours. The Office is conveniently located down the hallway behind the Niczowski, Temovsky, Arrigo Dining Hall.
By Cheque

Your gift by cheque can be made payable to The Country Day School and mailed or dropped off to: The Country Day School, 13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5.
By Credit Card

At this time, The Country Day School accepts VISA and Mastercard for donations to the school. We accept VISA, Mastercard and American Express for our express checkout at our Annual Auction.

A gift by credit card can be made by calling The Country Day School at (905) 833-1220, or by completing our donation form and faxing the form back at (905) 833-3655.
Online Giving

Online giving to The Country Day School, including a monthly giving option, is available by using the online giving form.

Gift of Securities

A gift of securities may be one of the most popular giving options for many individuals, following the Federal government’s May 2, 2006 budget announcement eliminating the Capital Gains tax on appreciated securities gifted to registered charitable organizations like The Country Day School. This means donors will not be taxed on the capital gains accrued on securities such as shares, bonds, mutual fund units and employee stock options when gifted. Donors receive a receipt for the full current value of the publicly traded security on the close of business on the day of transfer. An illustration of this benefit is provided below.

Gift Example	Sell Shares donate the Cash to CDS	Gift of Shares directly to CDS
Market Value of Shares	$10,000	$10,000
Original Cost of Shares	$1,000	$1,000
Capital Gain	$9,000	$9,000
Taxable Portion of Capital Gain @ 50%	$4,500	$ -
Tax on Capital Gain @ 46.4%	$2,088	$ -

Real cost of your donation
A) Donation Receipt	$10,000	$10,000
B) Less: Tax Credit @ 46.4%	$4,640	$4,640
C) Add: Tax on Capital Gain	$2,088	$ -

Cost of Donation (A-B+C)	$6,728	$5,360

Net Tax Savings (A-B-C)	$3, 272	$4,640

Matching Gifts and United Way Corporate Campaigns

Many companies match charitable donations made by employees. Check with your employer to see if they will match your donation to The Country Day School and increase the impact your gift will have on the future of our students.

You can also designate The Country Day School as one of your charities of choice when participating in a United Way corporate campaign. The County Day School’s registered charity number is RN# 119228864 RR0002 and including it on your corporate campaign forms will allow our families to support the United Way and our School.
Endowed Gifts

One of the priorities for The Country Day School’s giving program is to increase the size of our endowment, thereby, increasing the ongoing support for the School in a sustained basis in perpetuity. The principal amount of your gift is invested to generate income in support of the School’s highest needs. Often gifts that are endowed provide support for bursaries or scholarships.