Why Donate

As people drawn to education — whether teachers, parents or grads — we know a school thrives when it is actively supported.

It is often said that Northern is a large school that feels like a small school. Such things don't happen by accident. With talent, grace and the punctuality of Earth's seasons, Northern's teachers
and admin staff teach, guide, encourage and shape what's possible. This is what great schools do: create the conditions for young people to thrive, to take risks, to find focus, and finally to press out into the world, bringing with us the accumulated values, knowledge and experiences we collected here.

Years later, many of us feel the urge to give back in some way. Our fondness for our Northern years seems to be more than a faint nostalgia. There's a firm sense that Northern is special. Extraordinary even. Enter the NSS Foundation. We provide different avenues for alumni, ex-staff and parents to enrich student life and create paths to success, year after year.

If you're drawn to the idea of re-kindling your connection Northern, consider supporting the Foundation.

Charity Registration No. – 870947264RR0001

Three Ways To Donate

Donate One Time

To donate, fill out the 'Make A Donation' form above. Choose the amount you would like to donate and specify the General Fund. Your donation dollars go directly to supporting the Foundation's provision of Grants and Scholarships.

Be A Monthly Donor

If you have the financial room to become a monthly donor, you become a special Friend of The Foundation. Predictable cash flow helps us plan for the coming year and allows us to be more generous with NSSF Grants. Using the 'Make a Donation' form above, specify the General Fund and select one of our suggested monthly amounts or choose an amount that works for you.

Thank A Teacher

Thanking a teacher is a lovely way to support the Foundation's work. Your child's teacher will receive a special card, saying that your donation was made in their name. Using the 'Make a Donation' form above, choose Thank a Teacher in the FUND menu and mention your child's name and their teacher's name in the message box. Thank you!

FAQ

Do You Accept Cheques?

Yes we do ! Please make your cheque out to: Northern Secondary School Foundation c/o 851 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Toronto Ontario M4P 2L5. If you would like to donate to a specific department, project, or simply to our general fund … please indicate that in the cheque memo line.

Are Gifts Eligible For Receipts?

Before issuing a tax receipt, we must determine if the NSS Foundation has truly received a gift according to the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA's) definition. A gift must be:

voluntary, and
a transfer of property (for example, cash, stocks, real estate, clothing).

To be eligible for a tax receipt, a gift must also:

be able to be valued; and
enrich the charity (that is, the gift must be the result of an intention to make a donation).

If the donor receives something in return for their gift (known as an "advantage" by CRA), we may or may not be able to issue a receipt for part of the gift (known as the eligible amount of the gift).

What are the rules for split receipting?

Split receipting arises when a charity provides some value to a donor (an advantage) in recognition of, or in return for, their gift. The general principle is that a receipt can be issued for the value of the gift less the value of the advantage. Situations in which a donor might receive an advantage include:

fundraising events, including dinners or cocktails;
silent or live auctions;
concerts, shows, or sporting events (for example, golf tournaments); and
membership fees paid to a charity.

Before we can issue a tax receipt for a gift or part of a gift, we must:

be satisfied that the donor really intended to make a gift (as opposed to simply obtaining the advantage); that is, that the donor intended to enrich the charity, and
be able to determine the values of both the gift and the advantage. See Valuing Gifts and Advantages for details on this.

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