Bequest Language
A simple way to make a lasting difference.
Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways to support the future of the Anglican Church of Canada. It’s a flexible, accessible option that allows you to care for your loved ones and the ministries that matter most to you.
You don’t have to rewrite your entire will. A simple amendment—called a codicil—can be added at any time with the help of your legal advisor.
Sample Wording for Your Will
To provide general support to the Anglican Foundation of Canada:
“My Trustee shall pay or transfer to the Anglican Foundation of Canada, charitable registration number 119212405RR0001, the sum of $______ (or ______% of the residue of my estate) to be used at the discretion of its Board of Directors to support the mission and priorities of the Foundation.”
To direct your gift to a specific area of ministry:
“…to be used for the purpose of [e.g., Indigenous ministries, theological education, parish outreach, or youth ministry], as determined by the Anglican Foundation of Canada. If circumstances make the specified use of this gift no longer practical or desirable, the Board of Directors of the Anglican Foundation of Canada is authorized to vary the purpose in keeping with the original spirit and intent of the gift.”
Download Sample Bequest Language
Want to learn more? Have questions about how to get started?
Michelle Hauser
Development & Communications Officer
[email protected]
613-354-6387
Due to the Canada Post strike, we will be sending tax receipts by email (in PDF format). Where we do not currently have email addresses for donors, we will be reaching out by phone to obtain one.