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What We Support

Donations made to the Ukrainian World Foundation USA support the mission, goals, and projects of Ukrainian World Congress.

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is the international coordinating body for Ukrainian communities in the diaspora representing the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC is recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council as a non-governmental organization with special consultative status, and has participatory status as an international non-governmental organization with the Council of Europe.

The UWC has a network of member organizations and ties with Ukrainians in more than 60 countries.

UWC focusses on 3 core priorities:

-Supporting a democratic, prosperous and European Ukraine

-Countering Russian aggression and disinformation

-Strengthening global Ukrainian communities

These objectives are delivered through UWC Programs, led by the UWC Executive Director and implemented by volunteer-run Boards of Directors, Councils, Committees and Task Forces, with support from offices in Toronto, Kyiv, Brussels, and New York.

We encourage you to support the work of the Ukrainian World Foundation USA in uniting and representing the Ukrainian diaspora that is living throughout the world, and its mission, goals, and initiatives by making a donation to the Ukrainian World Foundation USA.

Donate Online

You can make a one-time donation to support BCU Foundation’s many Ukrainian-Canadian projects or events. Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt.

Donate Monthly

Your monthly donations will provide continued support to BCU Foundation and its mission to promote the vibrant Ukrainian-Canadian identity and heritage. You can always change the amount of your donation or cancel at any time. Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt.

Donate in Your Will

Leaving a gift to BCU Foundation in your will is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy without affecting your cash flow during your lifetime. In your bequest, you can specify a piece of property, cash, or even a percentage of your total estate you wish to leave to BCU Foundation. Your estate will be issued a tax receipt that could significantly reduce or even eliminate estate taxes.

Donate Cash or Property

If you donate cash, land or personal assets to BCU Foundation, the tax benefits of this type of donation are immediate. Whether your donation is small or large, up to seventy five per cent of income can be written off. If the donation is deferred after death, up to one-hundred per cent of the income can be written off. In fact, the capital gains tax is waived on donations of property.

Donate Your Securities

If you make a gift of securities to BCU Foundation, you will support many Ukrainian-Canadian endeavours and receive a tax benefit as well. Publically traded securities can include stocks, mutual funds, segregated funds, bonds, and employee stock options. By donating publicly traded securities, you eliminate the capital gains tax that you’d have to pay if you sold the securities and then donated the proceeds. You’ll also receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation that could reduce your yearly taxes.

Donate your RRSP, RRIF or Life Insurance Policy

If you name BCU Foundation as a beneficiary to your RRSPs or Life Insurance Policy, you will get the benefits of tax- free savings while giving back to the Ukrainian-Canadian community. When it comes to transferring your wealth to the next generation, RRSPs are among your most heavily taxed assets. They can only be rolled over to a surviving spouse, but are taxed if they’re transferred to children or next of kin. By naming BCU Foundation as a beneficiary of your RRSPs, you receive the immediate tax benefit and reduce your overall estate taxes as well. You can also purchase a new life insurance policy by which BCU Foundation becomes both the owner and the beneficiary of the policy. If the Foundation is named as the owner of the policy, continuing premiums are considered donations and are therefore tax deductible