The January 2009 MAPCL Newsletter is Online!
29/12/2008 11:58 am
The January online edition of our newsletter is posted.

The 4th Annual Art Show for B.C Artists with Developmental Disabilities was a terrific Success
19/10/2008 9:10 am
Our annual event was bigger and better than ever...Here are the pictures from the event.

The 2007 - 2008 MAPCL Annual Report is Online!
23/9/20086 9:10 am
The 2007 - 2008 Annual Report is posted.

The 2007 - 2008 MAPCL Outcomes Management Report is Online!
23/9/2008 9:13 am
The 2007 - 2008 Outcomes Management Report is posted.

MAPCL's Statement of Principles Video series online
28/05/2007 3:15 pm
Our Statement of Principles Video series is now online.

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Our 2008 Strategic Planning Report is now available for downloading.

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Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

1. To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use the donations for their intended purposes.

2. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect theboard to exercise prudent judgmentin its stewardship responsibilities.

3. To have access to the organizations most recent financial statements.

4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

5. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.

6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.

9. To have the opportunity for their name to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

Sponsorship, Donations, Volunteers. You can sponsor events, program modules, training and or symposia that familiarize communities and individuals with MAPCL's and your own company's services and products.

Contact our office at (604) 299-4001 or drop off/mail your donation to 4664 Lougheed Highway, Suite 240 , Burnaby BC V5C 2C5.

You may make your donation by VISA or MASTERCARD at 299-4001 extension 243 or: Donate to Mainstream by giving online through Canada Helps, a secure and proven donor fulfillment partner.

MAPCL can be the beneficiary of insurance policies, demutualized shares, bonds, stocks, real estate and share purchases

You can designate donations to specific MAPCL programs over a long-term via a pledge and an initial donation. MAPCL will use these pledges to stimulate additional donations. It is very valuable that an organization can predict its financial outcomes with a number of pledges because they are assured donations. Secondly, being a lead donor you can convince other organizations and individuals by example of the value of such a donation.

Through your bank account or using Electronic Funds Transfer online, you can designate a fixed monthly donation for a year or more to support programs of MAPCL.

You can donate to MAPCL's home purchase program. This assures a secure and safe long-term environment for people with blocks to regular housing. We will customize homes and adapt the building to the use of people with physical and other challenges.

Gifts in Kind may mean a donation of new computer equipment, advertising in a publication or media outlet you work with at no cost, using your own regular mailings for a mail insert from MAPCL or providing services and products.

Give us your valuable time and we will place you within one of our services. Our volunteer orientation booklet will be sent to you if you make a volunteer inquiry.

• the federal capital gains tax has been cut in half on any publicly-traded equities (i.e. stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bills, futures and warrants) that are donated. It has been reduced from 50% to 25% as of October 18, 2000.
• You increase your current after-tax cash flow.
• You receive the satisfaction of contributing a significant gift which will benefit individuals living with significant life challenges.

	Sell Stock & Keep Proceeds	Donate Stock to MAPCL
Fair market value of stock	$40,000	$40,000
Cost basis	$8,000	$8,000
Donor's income	$80,000	$80,000
Taxable capital gains realized	$16,000 (50%)	$8,000 (25%)
Net annual income	$96,000	$88,000
Total tax due (assumes 50% tax bracket)	$48,000	$44,000
Amount of donation receipt	n/a	$40,000
Value of tax credit (assumes 50% tax credit)	n/a	$20,000
Tax due after tax credits from gift	$48,000	$24,000
Tax savings by making gift	$0	$24,000
After-tax proceeds	$72,000	$56,000
Cost to make $40,000 gift of stock	n/a	$16,000
Income tax and tax savings are approximate and will vary by province.

If you have cash or an asset that you have considered leaving to MAPCL in your Will but would like the tax benefit now, then a charitable remainder trust or a gift of residual interest may be your answer.

A charitable remainder trust pays you an annual income for life from your invested principal. A gift of residual interest allows you to donate an asset today (personal residence, work of art, investment property) and enjoy the use of it for the rest of your life.

A charitable remainder trust is a gift that is invested to give the donor an ongoing income. The gift, in the form of cash, stocks, bonds or real estate, is 'irrevocable' since it cannot be taken back once made. Your gift is held in a trust which can be administered by you or a professional of your choice. You continue to receive an annual income for life from the trust. A charitable remainder trust generates a tax receipt when you make the gift. The allowable tax credit is based on the cash amount or market value of the property, your age, and current interest rates.

A gift of residual interest allows you to donate an asset today (personal residence, work of art, investment property), and enjoy the use of it for the rest of your life. An immediate tax receipt is issued for the fair market value of the donated asset.

Benefits to you
• You receive an immediate tax receipt for the present value of the donated asset.
• You receive an annual income from the assets in the Trust. In the case of a gift of residual interest, you retain the use of the gift for the rest of your life.
• Irrevocable trusts are not included in the value of your estate, thus avoiding probate fees. (Probate fees do exist in Quebec.)
• Gifts of appreciated property can be structured to avoid capital gains tax.
• Your gift is confidential, and unlike a bequest, cannot be challenged in court.

We recommend you discuss your gift intentions with your own financial, legal or tax advisor. If you have a representation agreement in place, you may wish to discuss it with your representative or proxy. When you are ready to proceed, we would be pleased to work with you to develop a gift which is meaningful to you and will bring a maximum benefit to MAPCL.

Purpose
To provide financial aid and stability for Mainstream Foundation’s present and future purposes, objectives, programs and expansion. In other words, "To develop the Mainstream Foundation.”

The Goals
• To extend and develop the activities and programs of Mainstream Association
For Proactive Community Living
• To provide funds to solve special problems or carry on special projects which strengthen, extend and develop Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living in Areas or Regions where its services are provided.

The Limitations
Only the income will be used. (The principal remains untouched in order to provide stability.) Funds can be disbursed for purposes as stated above and approved by the Mainstream Foundation Trustees.

The Structure
The Boards of Directors of the Mainstream Foundation and Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living will appoint a trustee for the Endownent Fund from both boards. These individuals will meet on a quarterly basis.

Making a Gift
Cash, credit card, any of the instruments for giving indicated on this site, or planned gifts over a period of time can be donated to the Endowment Fund for the future well being of the Foundation and to assure the activities of Mainstream Association for Proactive Community Living.

Contact:
Development: (604) 299 4002 ex 243 Email: info@mapcl.org
or give online to MAPCL or the Mainstream Foundation at www.canadahelps.org.