Since its inception, our Foundation has relied on the following sources for
funding:
1. Membership Fees;
2. Bequests in a Will;
3. Donations;
4. Monetary or Material Contributions;
5. Investments.
Ad 1. Membership Fees
Any person, institution, or organisation wishing to become a member of our
Foundation must make a one-time payment of $100 CAD, which will grant them an
ordinary membership.
A payment of $1,000 CAD will grant them the status of Donor.
A payment of $10,000 CAD will grant them the status of Donor, as well as the
right to establish a scholarship under their name. This scholarship will be
awarded on a yearly basis.
Ad 2. Bequests
We accept bequests of any amount. In the case of larger sums, we ask that you
please communicate with the Foundation’s organisers in advance. We also accept
legal aid, either in the form of notarisation, or assistance with the legal
costs of this service (entirely or in part).
Ad 3. Donations
Our Foundation accepts financial securities, bonds, investment fund units, real
estate, and life insurance policies as donations.
Ad 4. Monetary or Material Contributions
Our Foundation accepts contributions from private persons, businesses, and other
charitable organisations. We accept one-time and repeated contributions as well
as contributions with a particular intent for use.
Ad 5. Investments
Our Foundation’s work is also sponsored by its involvement in financial markets,
capital investments in financial securities and instruments such as: government,
collective, and corporate bonds; investment fund units; and corporate stocks.
The Foundation for Polish Community and Culture is a registered charitable
organisation. As of such, we are able to issue donation receipts for tax
purposes for all contributions made to us (minimum $50 CAD).
