Make an Instant Donation

Make an instant donation to the Basilica Heritage Foundation through Zeffy, our secure payment gateway. Your gift is instantly processed and acknowledged. Choose one of the preset amounts, or tap on 0.00 and type the custom amount of your gift.

Donate to support a specific project, in memory of a loved one, or as a legacy gift. Donations in memory of loved ones or memorials will be acknowledged in an appropriate manner, in consultation with you.

Some donors give cash gifts. Others leave legacy bequests in their estates. And others name the Basilica Heritage Foundation as the beneficiary of an RRSP or RIF.

You may wish to assist us by making a donation towards the Foundation’s exclusive line of heritage products which celebrate the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Basilica Cathedral.

Your donation ensures the preservation of this beautiful world-class artistic, cultural and spiritual treasure.

Donations are tax deductable; receipts will be issued for donations of $20.00 Cdn or more. Thank you for your support!

Legacy Giving Options

Bequests

A bequest is a well-known way to make a significant one-time charitable gift. To make a bequest, simply name the Basilica Heritage Foundation, Inc. in your Last Will and Testament.

RRSPs and RIFs

RRSPs and RIFs: simply name the Basilica Heritage Foundation, Inc. as the beneficiary on your RRSP or RRIF. Note: You may name more than one entity as a beneficiary on these financial plans

Life Insurance Donations

You may name the Basilica Heritage Foundation, Inc., as the beneficiary on your life insurance policy.

Publicly Listed Securities

(for example, Canada Savings Bonds) This option provides an immediate source of revenue for the Basilica Heritage Foundation and offers the following immediate advantages to the donor. 1. It provides a tax receipt for the full market value of the stocks you donate, and 2. Exempts you from capital gains realized on the disposal of the securities.

Please note: If you are considering a legacy gift to the Basilica Heritage Foundation, we recommend independent professional advice concerning estate financial and taxation implications. For more information please consult your financial advisor, a chartered accountant, or the Executive Director of the Basilica Heritage Foundation at bhf.inquiries@thebasilica.net or (709) 793-4411, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Newfoundland Time.