Donors give to the BCF because:
- We are local. We have deep roots in the community. We are a locally sustained registered charity existing for the benefit of donors and other charities in Brantford and Brant County.
- We make a permanent difference. Gifts to the Brant Community Foundation continue working long into the future. The Brant Community Foundation was built to last. Donors can feel secure that our staff, volunteers, and investments are organized to strengthen our community in perpetuity.
- We know philanthropy in Brantford and Brant County. We offer donors help in identifying effective ways to aid the community you call home. We can help you direct your giving to target specific problems (e.g. youth, saving the environment, or arts and culture) or to respond to changing needs as they arise.
- We can insure anonymity.
- We make complicated gifts easy. We help donors make gifts in a cost and time effective way. It is not always efficient or feasible to establish a scholarship program or private foundation. We are able to accept a variety of assets and help donors to leave a legacy.
Donor Spotlight
Orland and Patricia Harrison Fund: a gift that keeps on giving
When asked why he created this fund, Orland responded: "Retirement brings many challenges and more than a few surprises to those who fail to seek professional advice. For many years we had planned to reduce taxes with a final bequest to our church and a few favourite charities. It would be fair to say that we had the will but not the way.
After a few chats with Vyrt Sisson, we discussed his ideas with our lawyer and learned that he was involved with a similar community foundation. We received his enthusiastic support and started a Fund when Pat died in June 2010.
We preferred a plan that would eventually provide an annual income in perpetuity. We trusted the professional leadership and loved the idea that our final bequest could, in fact, be a gift that keeps on giving and giving.
The best part - our children and grand children liked the idea too!"
