Donate – Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada

Your Generosity Creates Access, Opportunity, and Change

Your donation makes it possible for 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC students to access the education, research, and support they need to thrive.

All the Ways You Can Make an Impact

Your gift opens doors closed by discrimination, financial barriers, and systemic exclusion — and your contribution may also reduce your annual taxable income.

Lambda manages donor funds directly through agreements with post-secondary institutions and community organizations, relying on volunteer leadership to keep administrative costs low. When you choose to support a specific award, your generosity reaches the students you intend to uplift.

Fund the thinkers. Fund the work. Fund the Future.

Donate by Cheque or E-Transfer

Cheque

For donations by cheque, please make your gift payable to “Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada.” Tax receipts will be issued for amounts of $50 or more. You can designate a specific Lambda award on the memo line of your cheque next to your signature.

Mail your donation (along with your return address or email to receive a charitable tax receipt) to: Lambda Foundation c/o Tuan Vu, 3200 Rue Jean-Béraud, Montréal QC H4E 4K9.

E-transfer

To make a donation to Lambda Foundation by Interac or e-transfer, please use the email address: donations@lambdafoundation.org (no password required). Please add a note to the transfer if you have any special Instructions for your donation, e.g., a dedication; in honour of; in memory of, etc.

Wire Transfer

To make your donation to Lambda Foundation by wire transfer, please use the following banking information:

Company Name: Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada

Transit No.: 05136

Int. No.: 004

Account No.: 5202085

Once you have completed the transfer, please send an email to donations@lambdafoundation.org to let us know who the donation is from and any specific instructions to direct the funds.

Make a Gift of Securities or Mutual Funds to Lambda

Donating securities or mutual funds is the most efficient method for charitable giving. This includes stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Make a bigger impact when you donate securities directly.

When you donate securities directly to a charity like the Lambda Foundation, as opposed to selling them and donating the proceeds, the capital gains tax is eliminated. This means you are left with more money to donate to the causes you care about, and you will receive a larger charitable tax credit.

You can easily donate mutual funds, stocks, or publicly traded securities to the Lambda Foundation through our charitable account at Canada Helps.

Group Fundraising Ideas

Give the Gift of Education: On anniversaries, birthdays, or during the holidays, encourage friends and family to donate to Lambda in lieu of gifts. Social media tools on platforms like CanadaHelps or Facebook make it simple to start a fundraiser. Please let us know how we can support you.

Collaborate with Friends: Pool resources with friends or family to create a new award or to make a larger gift. For example, if 10 people donate $100 each, your $1,000 total gift would fund one year of an existing Lambda scholarship. This group-giving approach was used to establish the Lambda Award at Carleton University in honour of the late Gary Sealey, the founder of Lambda.

Set up a funding drive at your local university or high school. Lambda will help you get matching provincial funding whenever possible.

Workplace Giving & Corporate Donations

Workplace Giving

One of the easiest ways to make a gift to the Lambda Foundation is through your workplace giving program. These programs allow you to designate an amount to be deducted from your paycheque.

Many businesses offer matching gift programs. It is easy to take advantage of this employee benefit that doubles the impact of your contribution. Check with your Human Resources department to see if your company provides a matching gift program.

Corporate Donations

Many businesses and employee groups recognize the importance of social responsibility.

A major donation to a charity strengthens relationships by rallying a group around a common cause. By making a contribution to the Lambda Foundation, your organization will have a broad impact on the 2SLGBTQ+ & QTBIPOC excellence in education across Canada. To support your fundraising efforts, Lambda Foundation can provide outreach materials and guest speakers, where available.

Sustainable funding comes entirely from people like you and organizations who care about our community and want to make it a better place to live now and in the future. Corporate level donations can support Lambda in the development of in perpetuity endowments to support a lasting legacy award.

Contact us at development@lambdafoundation.org for more information and to book a case for support presentation.

Planned Giving

When you plan to support Lambda Foundation with a legacy gift in your will, you are investing in the future of 2SLGBTQ+ & QTBIPOC excellence in education.

Your legacy gift can be allocated as “unrestricted” to support Lambda Foundation’s highest priorities, directed toward one of our current university scholarship awards, or with a major gift of $25,000 or more, we will work with you to create a new Lambda Scholarship endowment fund. It is helpful to communicate with the Lambda Foundation to ensure we can uphold your wishes and the intent of your gift, including whether you wish to be recognized or remain anonymous.

A bequest in your will is a generous gift of love and support to your community. You can dedicate your gift in honour or in memory of a loved one.

Here is why you should consider leaving a charitable gift in your will.

If you are like many of our donors, you give generously and contribute to organizations and causes that are aligned with your values. What if you could make an even bigger impact than you thought possible? What if you could make an impact without reducing the money you need today and for your lifetime?

You can make a legacy difference without diminishing what you wish to leave to your loved ones and chosen family by leaving a charitable gift in your will.

For example, consider an estate valued at $750K. If you left a small part of your estate, perhaps 5%, to a charity of your choice, your legacy impact would be $37,500. That small percentage translates into a gift that many of us would never be able to make in our lifetime, and most of your estate still goes to those you care about. Imagine what an organization like the Lambda Foundation could do to support 2SLGBTQ+/QTBIPoC students thanks to the legacy of your impactful gift.

Remember, a charitable gift designated in your will can reduce the amount of taxes the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) levies on your estate after your passing. This means that more of your actual estate transfers to your loved ones. Please consult with your tax adviser or estate planner for more details, or feel free to reach out to us for more information.

We look forward to celebrating your meaningful gift to sustain Lambda Foundation scholarships and to support 2SLGBTQ+ & QTBIPOC excellence in education. For more details, please contact our Development Manager at development@lambdafoundation.org.

Because your will is a legal document, you should consult an attorney.

Create a New Award or Legacy Fund

Want to create a lasting legacy to empower the 2SLGBTQ+ & QTBIPOC communities in education and research?

Your legacy gift of $5,000 or more can be allocated as “unrestricted” to support Lambda Foundation’s highest priorities or directed toward one of our current university scholarship awards.

With a major gift of $25,000 or more, we will work with you to create a new Lambda Scholarship endowment fund to support an award in perpetuity. This is a meaningful way to honour a loved one or recognize the achievements of an 2SLGBTQ+ advocate.

For more information, contact us at development@lambdafoundation.org.