Legacy Giving: Leave a Gift in Your Will
A legacy is important because it represents the values that you stood for during your lifetime.
It’s a statement about who you are and the things in which you believe. A gift in your will gives you the opportunity to support the causes that are important to you and in so doing, make a lasting impact on the type of world you would like to pass on to future generations. It ensures your compassion for others and for their future.
““My brother’s artistic nature was greatly influenced by the simplicity of our Japanese sense of beauty–“shibui”–in harmony with nature. He felt that Nikkei Place and its effort to explain the Japanese Canadian history, and to retain the Japanese culture for future generations was a most worthy cause. He decided to support the effort and chose the Nikkei Place Foundation to be the beneficiary in his will.””
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What is Legacy Giving and why should I consider it?
Legacy giving is the act of leaving a gift or donation to an organization or cause in your will or estate plan. It's a way to make a lasting impact and support something you care about even after you're gone. For the Nikkei Place Foundation, legacy giving means ensuring the preservation of our cultural heritage and supporting future generations. It's a meaningful way to leave a legacy of pride, resilience, and unity for years to come.
Your support would endow a vibrant community, and ensure Nikkei Place can continue to provide unique opportunities for both young and old in the future. The combination of cultural activities, language school, museum exhibits, seniors’ programs, seniors’ residence and Japanese restaurant make Nikkei Place a hub that enriches the lives of both Nikkei and Canadians.
+ What is a bequest?
A bequest is a charitable gift left in your will. It is an easy and powerful way to support the causes that are most important to you. Whether a bequest is the first substantial charitable gift you make, or whether it is part of a long history of giving, a bequest is a great commitment to the kind of community you want future generations to inherit.
+ Can I make a donation in the form of stocks?
Yes, and there are tax benefits that come with making a donation in this way. Find out more here.
+ How do I include a gift in my will?
The easiest way to include a gift in your will is to speak with a professional legal advisor who is experienced with preparing wills. If you need help finding a suitable legal professional, we would be happy to help you.
Download our planned giving factsheet to help you get started, or contact us at 604.777.2122 or gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Contact us for information about:
Bequests
Life Insurance
Endowment Funds
Private Giving Funds
Charitable Remainder Trusts
RRSPs and RRIFs
Other Planned Gifts
Getting Started
Using Our Legal Name
If you decide to leave a gift in your will to Nikkei Place Foundation, it is most important that you use our full legal name “Nikkei Place Foundation” to avoid any confusion.
Legal Name: Nikkei Place Foundation
Address: 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
Charitable Registration Number: 866135056 RR0001
Please notify us about your gift
We would love to hear your story and your connection to the Nikkei Place and community. We welcome the opportunity to express our gratitude. By making your gift known, it can also inspire others to make a similar gift to Nikkei Place Foundation, and help support future generations of Nikkei.
To notify us of a legacy gift you have planned, or to discuss the best gift option for you, please contact Keiko Funahashi at 604.777.2122 or by email at gifts@nikkeiplacefoundation.org.
Nikkei Legacy Circle
We welcome the opportunity to thank you. By informing us of your gift, you can become a member of our Nikkei Legacy Circle — an honourary society for donors who have decided to leave a legacy at Nikkei Place by making provisions for a planned gift in their will. It’s members also include for those who have donated to the Nikkei Place Foundation’s Endowment Fund. Through giving circles like these, we aim to cultivate meaningful relationships and community among our organization and its fellow donors.
Members are invited to special donor events, including our annual appreciation luncheon, and receive recognition in The Bulletin and on our website.