For nearly a century, our generous community has helped ease the health care journeys of children and youth with complex needs. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can be part of this legacy — and help ensure the next generation of Island families has the support they need, when they need it most.
Join us in shaping the next 100 years of care for Island kids
In 2027, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island will celebrate 100 years of putting Island kids first, supporting them by reducing barriers to the health care they need.
To mark this milestone, we’re launching a new initiative: The 100 for 100 Legacy Challenge.
Our goal is bold, yet simple: We’re inviting 100+ passionate supporters and friends of the Foundation to join us in making a special pledge with a legacy gift, in celebration of our 100th year — so that together we can ensure that Island kids have access to the support they need for generations to come.
When you pledge to leave a legacy for Island kids, you help shape their future. Thanks to you, kids with complex health needs will be supported to learn, connect, explore, and just be kids.
A single gift can make a transformative impact
Join us and help shape the next 100 years.
Download the Intent letter, complete the form and submit it to Amgad Zaky at amgad.zaky@islandkidsfirst.com
Get started on creating your meaningful legacy today. Contact us if you have any questions. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Why leave a legacy gift?
Your lasting impact: When you include Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island in your Will, you are building a foundation that will benefit future generations, ensuring island kids have access to specialized equipment and care when they need it most.
Peace of mind: A legacy gift allows you to support a cause you care about without affecting your current income. You will leave something truly meaningful.
Tax benefits: Charitable gifts in your Will may offer significant tax benefits to your estate.
Important information for setting up your legacy gift
If you are interested in making a planned gift, see the details below.
Legal Name: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Address: 345 Wale Road, Victoria BC, V9B6X2
Charitable Registration Number: 89863 8291 RR0001
Contact us if you have any questions. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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Ways to give
Leave a gift in your will
Leaving a bequest (a gift in a Will) to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is one of the simplest ways to build a healthier future for Island kids. Your estate will also receive a tax receipt for the full value of your charitable gifts.
The most common types of bequests include:
- Specific bequest: This is a gift of a specific amount of cash, securities, or personal property such as real estate, bonds, or artwork.
- Residual bequest: A gift of all or a percentage of what remains in your estate once all specific gifts, debts, and taxes have been paid.
Sample wording:
To leave a specific dollar amount: “I give to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, 345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 (Charitable No. 89863 8291 RR0001) the sum of $_________ .”
To leave all or a specified percentage of the residue of your estate: “I give to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, 345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 (Charitable No. 89863 8291 RR0001) all (or _____%) of the residue of my estate.”
Your legal advisor will need the following information: Legal Name: Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Address: 345 Wale Road, Victoria BC, V9B6X2
Charitable Registration Number: 89863 8291 RR0001
We recommend you seek independent legal and financial advice when planning any legacy gift.
Make CHFVI a beneficiary of an RRSP, RRIF or TFSA
Registered funds are among the most heavily taxed assets in Canada. By naming Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as a beneficiary of these funds, your estate can benefit from significant tax advantages — and your gift will support Island families for generations to come.
We recommend you seek independent legal and financial advice when executing any legacy gifts.
Leave a gift of life insurance
You may choose to name Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as the owner or beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy. Depending on how your policy is structured, your estate or you personally may be eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt.
We recommend you speak with your advisor before making this type of gift.
Leave a gift of securities
Donating publicly listed securities is one of the most tax-effective ways to support the Foundation, either now or as part of your estate plan.. When you donate securities directly, capital gains tax is eliminated. Eligible securities include shares, mutual funds, bonds, stocks, and segregated fund units.
For more information, please refer to our Gift of Securities page.
We recommend you seek independent legal and financial advice when executing any legacy gifts.
Other ways to leave a legacy gift
Create a charitable remainder trust
This allows you to set up a future gift today, receive an immediate tax receipt, and continue to receive income from the trust during your lifetime. Upon your passing, the remaining assets in the trust will be transferred to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.
Leave a gift of property
We accept a variety of gifts-in-kind such as real estate, art, vehicles, and other items that support our fundraising efforts. Please contact us to discuss whether your intended gift is something we can accept.
Establish an endowment
An endowment gift creates long-term, sustainable funding for Island kids. The principal is permanently invested, while the investment income provides annual support.
You can start an endowment with a minimum gift of $50,000. Contributions can also be made by your family, friends, or through your estate. Please contact us to learn more about creating an endowed fund.
We recommend you seek independent legal and financial advice when executing any legacy gifts.
Leaving a legacy
Join our Legacy Circle
When you leave a legacy gift to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island you will be welcomed into our exclusive Legacy Circle. As a member, you will receive priority invitations to Foundation events and receive news on the impact your gift will be making.
Whether you have left a gift to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island or are planning to, please let us know by completing this Planned Gift Letter of Intent so we can celebrate and honour your generosity.
Contact us
Making a legacy gift is an important decision that requires thoughtful planning.
If you or your advisor have questions about leaving a legacy gift and wish to discuss this in confidence, please contact Amgad Zaky, Fund Development Officer – Philanthropy and Legacy Giving, by email at amgad.zaky@islandkidsfirst.com or by phone at 250-940-4950, extension 129.
250 940 4950
345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2
With gratitude we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu cha nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw first peoples of Vancouver Island and surrounding islands.
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