Ways to Give

Please write your check payable to “Friends of McMaster, Inc.,” but include a note which designates that the gift is to go to McMaster Divinity College.

Please mail your donation to:

McMaster Divinity College
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W.,
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1

In due course you will receive a receipt from “Friends of McMaster, Inc.” that will be acceptable by the IRS for use on your US tax returns.

By Interac e-Transfer or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)

Give a one-time gift designated to the fund of your choice through Interac e-Transfer or EFT through your bank. Both of these options ensure that MDC incurs no fees when processing your donation. To give using one of these options, complete this form. After submitting the form, you will be provided with the email address or banking information of which to direct your donation.

By Credit Card

Give a one-time gift designated to the fund of your choice by credit card using our online form.

Give by mailing a cheque to:

McMaster Divinity College
Attn: John Steadman
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON  L8S 4K1

End of year gifts must be postmarked by December 31st to qualify for a tax receipt for that year.

Set up pre-authorized electronic funds transfers from your bank account or credit card to support MDC on a monthly basis with our online form. Your first gift will be processed immediately with subsequent gifts following the schedule you set.

Combine all of your charitable giving or set up monthly payments using CanadaHelps. Please note, CanadaHelps deducts a fee of 2-4% of your gift for processing.

A bequest is a gift directed to McMaster Divinity College, specified according to your wishes, through a provision in your will. Funds can be designated as a specific dollar amount or asset, or as a percentage of your estate.

What are the benefits?

As with any charitable donation, you may direct your gift to the area that is the most meaningful for you – and you may also provide an unrestricted donation to support the College’s greatest needs.

A bequest intention is revocable and can be changed if your personal or financial circumstances change.

An estate can often provide a much larger gift than the donor can afford during life. With a little planning, you may be able to leave a significant legacy for generations to come.

A bequest gift is eligible for a charitable tax receipt that can be applied to the final two income tax returns, which will reduce the overall tax burden on your estate.

You can make a provision in your will to donate publicly-listed securities, which could result in significant tax savings for your estate, as it will be exempt from the capital gains tax.

Bequests are important sources of future income and/or assets for McMaster Divinity College and knowledge of these generous provisions allows the College to plan ahead for years to come.

Your Legacy for the Future

We would be pleased to provide you with more detailed information on the different forms of bequests, as well as sample wording for your bequest intention.

Ask us about other tax-smart and strategic ways to make a future gift tailored to your personal timeline and charitable goals. Once your needs and those of your loved ones have been met, please consider supporting future generations at McMaster Divinity College. Contact John Steadman at steadmanj@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 x23325 to discuss any of this information.

Legal Name: McMaster Divinity College
Charitable Registration Number: 11903 5970 RR 0001
Primary Address: McMaster Divinity College, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada

Making a donation with publicly listed stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support McMaster Divinity College. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of your gift, and you will not be subject to any capital gains tax. The simplest way to make your gift is to request that the shares be electronically transferred to the College’s account.

What is eligible?

Shares, debt obligations or rights listed on a prescribed stock exchange, a share of the capital stock of a mutual fund corporation, a unit of a mutual fund trust, an interest in a related segregated fund trust, or a prescribed debt obligation. The receipt value will be based on the closing trading price on the day that McMaster Divinity College receives delivery of the shares.

What are the benefits?

As with any charitable donation, you may designate your gift to the area that is the most meaningful for you – and you may also provide an unrestricted donation to support the College’s greatest needs.

You can donate during your lifetime and receive a substantial tax benefit. You can also make a provision in your will, which can result in significant tax savings for your estate, as it will be exempt from the capital gains tax.

With a little planning, you can have a meaningful impact on the area of your choice at McMaster Divinity College, while achieving tax savings during your lifetime and/or through your estate.

Gifts of stock and securities can be combined with other forms of future giving to establish a lasting legacy for generations to come at McMaster Divinity College.

These gifts are important sources

Further Information

We will be pleased to provide you with more detailed information on how to electronically transfer mutual fund shares, as well as stocks and securities traded on either Canadian or US stock exchanges.

Contact John Steadman at steadmanj@mcmaster.ca or 905.525.9140 x23325 for more information.

Legal Name: McMaster Divinity College
Charitable Registration Number: 11903 5970 RR 0001
Primary Address: McMaster Divinity College, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada

Thank you for supporting McMaster Divinity College in training Christian leaders for today’s church, academy, and society.