A donation to the CBT makes meaningful and lasting impacts in areas that are important to you. From arts and culture to research, from education to the environment, donors and funders come to us to help simplify and enhance their charitable giving in the region. We have a growing community of generous, thoughtful people who want to make connections, learn, and amplify their impact through philanthropy.
You can support the CBT by donating online. Your gift will be processed through our secure site and you will receive a tax-receipt directly via email.
To donate by cheque, please address cheques to Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society, PO Box 67, Tofino BC, V0R 2Z0. To contribute by cheque to a specific CBT fund, use the address above and specify the fund (for example, "Tofino Community Fund") on the memo line.
Gifts of any size are welcome and donations of $20 or more will receive a tax credit for individual donors, or in the case of a corporation, a tax deduction. We are happy to talk to you about the tax benefits of your gift.
At the CBT, we use community funds to bring together people and resources, creating local solutions that make global contributions. Here's how it works:
A founding contribution from the Government of Canada has supported CBT programs and grants since our beginning in 2000. We are grateful for their investment in our region through the gift of the Canada Fund, a $12-million endowment.
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The CBT’s audited financial statements are available here.
The CBT's gift acceptance policy is available here.
We now accept donations through Aeroplan's Beyond Miles program. Your contribution allows us to participate meaningfully in our national and international networks by sharing our programs and learning from others. While we regularly connect to our networks through virtual meetings or web-based presentations, we also seize the opportunity to share our place-based work on the land or in a community in Canada and beyond. It is an honour to visit other UNESCO biosphere regions and community foundations.
Help us connect people across disciplines, cultures, and boundaries.
Leaving a legacy through your estate plan is a powerful way to support the future health and vitality of the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. Your gift will make a profound impact on west coast people, communities and ecosystems, and can be tailored to align with what you are most passionate about. But most importantly, your gift is a statement of your life experience and vision for a better tomorrow.
We are honoured to speak with anyone considering this gift of a lifetime. If you would like to learn about simple ways to leave a legacy for the future of the Biosphere Region, please reach out to Michelle Hall.
We've been helping people leave legacies and provide gifts that make a difference since 2000. Clayoquot Biosphere Trust has deep roots in the community and offer knowledge, connections, and community expertise.
A gift of securities offers considerable benefits to the donor and CBT. When publicly listed securities are donated to CBT, the tax on capital gains is eliminated. If you would like more information about making a gift of securities, please contact Michelle Hall, or please use this form if you are ready to initiate a transfer.
We are proud to be a 1% for the Planet non-profit partner.
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. Donors who are already part of this global network can choose to contribute to the CBT through the 1 % for the Planet platform.
CBT is a member of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), a network of 191 community foundations across Canada working together to make Canadian communities more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. Today, more than 90% of Canadian communities have access to a community foundation.
