Donate
Contribute to Guarding the Gifts to help to make a significant and lasting impact on the Gitga’at community and their environment – the Great Bear Rainforest.
IF YOU DO NOT NEED A TAX RECEIPT
Donate Via PayPal
Make a secure donation through PayPal today!
Donate Directly Via Cheque to:
Guarding the Gifts – The Liiłga K’yilama Fund 126 West 3rd Street P.O. Box 38565 North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7M 3N1
Alternate Donation Methods / U.S. Tax Receipts
Donate From The United States
Print and complete this form and mail it, with your U.S. cheque included made out to “Tides Foundation”, to the address below if you would like a U.S. tax receipt (U.S. tax receipts can only be issued for $1000.00 or more). Please sign the customized form and designate a purpose for your gift. If you are giving a gift of securities, please use the securities form. These forms may be mailed to:
Neale Gonsalves Senior Philanthropic Advisor Tides Foundation PO Box 29903 The Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129-0903 USA
Within three to six weeks of your donation, Tides Foundation provides you with an acknowledgment receipt that can be used for U.S. tax purposes. The Tides Canada fund or project receives the grant in four to six weeks in a Canadian dollar amount equivalent to your U.S. dollar gift minus the 2% retained by Tides Foundation. If you have any questions about the forms or the process please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.
Guarding the Gifts is an initiative of the Tides Canada Foundation. As a registered public foundation, Tides Canada can receive and provide charitable tax receipts for gifts to Guarding the Gifts from individuals and institutions and direct them to support our Mission and Programs. Donations are accepted from both Canada and the United States. You can make a donation today through our secure online form, by mail, or by phone.
How It Works
Your donation is subject to professional management and carefully monitored by the organizational resources of the Tides Canada Foundation. Having your funds directly applied to selected projects, reviewed quarterly and matched with expected results – guarantees that targets are being met and measurable results are reported. Our sustainable funding model, under tight control of a business plan that balances costs with results, will maximize your donation.
Full Legal Name: Tides Canada Foundation – Guarding the Gifts – The Liiłga K’yilama Fund
Canadian Registered Charitable Tax Number: 86894 7797 RR0001
Special Ways To Guard a Gift
It takes a worldwide team of organizations, businesses, political leaders, and caring individuals to guard/support these gifts successfully. We are grateful to the caring and passionate individuals who give generously to Guarding the Gifts. Contributions can be designated to a specific program or project.
Give a One-Time Donation
It’s fast and secure. Make an online donation to Guarding the Gifts today.
Give a Monthly or Quarterly Donation
One of the most cost-effective ways to support Guarding the Gifts is through our monthly or quarterly giving program. Just authorize us to charge a specific amount on your credit card each month.
Honor or remember a loved one by making a donation in their name
Give the gift you know will please everyone. Make a special donation to Guarding the Gifts in honor of or in memory of a special person in your life.
Adopt A Square Foot of the Great Bear Rainforest
With only a $1000 gift, you have the rare opportunity to adopt a square foot of Gitga’at territory in the Great Bear Rainforest, all the life it contains, and all the resources it provides to local communities. Embark on this unique – one of a kind stewardship experience today!
Become a Sponsor
One of the easiest ways to make a multi-year gift is to become a sponsor. Sponsors are generous donors who make a multi-year commitment to help Guarding the Gifts reach their goals. What is a Sponsor’s commitment? We ask sponsors to sign a five-year pledge agreement for $5,000, which can be paid in advance or in yearly installments of $1,000. In return, you will receive a profile and updates on the programs. Contact us at info@guardingthegifts.com if you would like to get involved or have questions.
Money Where It Matters
Thanks to a diverse group of talented and knowledgeable experts on our Steering Committee, over 85% of donations go directly to delivering our mission and programs.

