We would be honoured to discuss how your philanthropy can make a meaningful difference for ocean conservation.
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about today and into the future. Through your DAF, you can recommend grants to Ocean Wise that help protect and restore our ocean, safeguard marine wildlife, and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
Denise Fernandes
Ocean Wise
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to make a contribution, receive an immediate charitable tax receipt, and recommend grants to registered charities over time. DAFs are administered by public foundations, community foundations, financial institutions, and other sponsoring organizations.
You can contribute cash, publicly traded securities, mutual funds, or other eligible assets to your DAF. Depending on your provider, those funds can be invested and grow tax-free, creating even greater impact for the charities you support.
When you’re ready, you simply recommend a grant from your DAF to Ocean Wise.
Making a gift through your DAF is a convenient way to support ocean conservation while simplifying your charitable giving.
Benefits may include:
Recommending a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund is easy:
Legal Name: Ocean Wise Conservation Association
Charitable Registration Number: 11928-2119-RR0001
Once your provider processes the grant, your support will help advance science-based solutions, ocean education, marine wildlife protection, and efforts to reduce ocean pollution.
No. Donor-Advised Funds are accessible to many Canadians, and minimum contribution amounts vary by provider. They can be an effective tool for anyone looking to organize and simplify their charitable giving.
Yes. Many DAF providers accept publicly traded securities, mutual funds, and other eligible assets, potentially offering additional tax advantages. Learn more about donating securities here.
Yes. Many donors use their DAF to provide ongoing support to charities through annual or recurring grants.
No. A Donor-Advised Fund can provide many of the benefits of a private foundation without the administrative and regulatory responsibilities.
Your Donor-Advised Fund grant supports Ocean Wise’s mission to empower communities, businesses, and governments to protect and restore our ocean.
Whether you choose to support our work where it is needed most or direct your gift to a specific area of interest, your generosity helps create a healthier, more resilient ocean for future generations.
The information provided is general in nature and is not intended as legal, financial, or tax advice. Ocean Wise encourages all donors to seek independent professional advice regarding their individual circumstances.
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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xÊ·məθkwÉ™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉ™lÌ“ílwÉ™taÊ”/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.
