Support LFA

Ways to Invest in LFA

The Annual Fund is the engine that drives so many of our curricular and extracurricular programs and has a huge impact on the day-to-day experience of the girls. Contributing is a great way to support LFA’s highest priorities. Please note that all gifts received by December 31 will provide you with an income tax receipt for the year that the gift was received.

For more information please contact Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement at 604.738.9016 ext. 104 or FitchB@lfabc.org

Cheque
Please make your Annual Fund gift by cheque, made payable to Little Flower Academy:

Advancement Office
Little Flower Academy
4195 Alexandra Street
Vancouver, BC   V6J 4C6

Credit Card
LFA accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express. Gifts on credit card may be made securely with our online giving form or by calling 604-738-9016 and asking for Connie Sabo.

Gifts of Stock and Securities
Many people who own stock that has appreciated over the years will know that there will be significant capital gains tax when the stocks are sold. An excellent alternative is to gift that stock to LFA, turning a potential tax bill into a tax deduction. See the example below.

For instructions on making gifts of stock or appreciated securities, please view this document. You may also contact Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement at 604.738.9016 ext. 104 or FitchB@lfabc.org

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  • Gift of Securities: An Illustrative Example

    Mrs. Smith would like to donate $10,000 to Little Flower Academy. Mrs. Smith owns publicly listed shares worth $10,000, which she originally purchased for $2,000. What are the tax advantages for giving the gift as securities rather than selling the asset and giving LFA the same gift as cash?
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Corporate Matching Gifts
Does your employer offer "matching gifts"? Many companies match the gifts of spouses, directors or retirees, as well as those of employees. Please check with your company. Your gift to LFA may very well double or triple, simply by filling out a form. For more information, please contact Connie Sabo, Advancement Officer, at 604-738-9016 ext. 106 or SaboC@lfabc.org. You can also fax your form directly, on 604-738-5749 or mail it to:
    Advancement Office
    Little Flower Academy
    4195 Alexandra St.
    Vancouver, BC  V6J 4C6
 
Gifts in Memoriam and in Honour of
These gifts provide lasting recognition for family, friends or colleagues or to mark special occasions such as a graduation, birthday, wedding or anniversary.

In both cases, these gifts convey a depth of emotion and a sense of connection to the recipient. LFA takes special care with such gifts. The donor is sent an acknowledgement letter and the recipient is notified in writing. Dollar amounts are not revealed, only the sentiment. For gifts that memorialize a passing, the family is notified.

By making such a gift, you not only memorialize and honour those who deserve recognition, but you invest in the future of a community with which the gift recipient has a strong and positive association.

For more information please contact Connie Sabo, Advancement Officer at 604-738-9016 ext. 106 or SaboC@lfabc.org.
 

Gifts-in-Kind or Gifts of Personal Property

The acceptance of gifts-in-kind is made on a case-by-case basis. The primary criterion is that the gift furthers the school’s mission. The school is legally prohibited from appraising gifts of personal property. For donations worth $1,000 or more, the donor must provide an independent third-party appraisal from a qualified professional. For more information, please contact Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement at 604-738-9016 ext. 104 or FitchB@lfabc.org.

Named Funds
Would you like to commemorate a special teacher, family member or classmate? A named, endowed fund allows donors to recognize the special role LFA has played in their lives. The story behind a funds’ creation are often poignant and compelling. Perhaps you are an alumna who wishes to memorialize a parent or friend. Maybe you’d like to celebrate a classmate’s memory by offering educational opportunities to future students. Each endowed gift to LFA provides a unique legacy.

The minimum gift to endow a bursary or specific purpose fund is $25,000. Please contact Ben Fitch at 604-738-9016 ext. 104 or FitchB@lfabc.org to discuss the process of establishing a named fund.

Planned Gifts
Other ways to include Little Flower Academy in your estate plans include bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.
Please visit the Planned Giving section or contact Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement at 604-738-9016 ext. 104.

Founders' Circle

The Founders’ Circle recognizes leadership giving to the School. Leadership gifts have the ability to transform lives at LFA. From enabling buildings to endowing bursaries, these gifts change lives and permanently enhance the educational environment at Little Flower Academy.
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Annual fund Priorities

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  • Principal's Initiatives

    Granting the means with which to apply funds to the area(s) of highest institutional priority and spontaneous faculty needs in and out of the classroom.
  • Financial Aid

    Ensuring adequate resources to attract and retain a student population that is highly diverse, talented and motivated. A core value of the School and the Sisters of St Ann is that a Little Flower Academy education be accessible to the whole community, regardless of means.

Leave a Legacy

You can leave a perpetual legacy with a planned gift. Learn how supporting the education of children can become a wonderful part of your personal legacy in our community.
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For more information about Giving to LFA contact Ben Fitch, Director of Advancement on 604.738.9016 ext. 104 or fitchb@lfabc.org.

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4195 Alexandra Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 4C6
Tel: 604-738-9016
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