Support Vibrant Arts

in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

As the leading arts service provider in the region, for over 50 years, the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council has worked with a mission to connect and inspire the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, through the development, promotion, and celebration of the arts.

Charity No. ID#107663312 RR0001.

Giving is Easy

  • Make your gift by cheque, credit card, or cash, over the phone, in
    person, online through our secure donation site, or through the mail.

    • Cheques may be made out to “The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council”.

  • Monthly instalments can be charged to your credit card (you
    may discontinue at any time).

Legacy Giving

Including The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council in your estate planning will help expand and enhance programs into the future.


There can be significant tax advantages in making a planned gift

  • A Planned Gift is any major gift ($10,000 or more) made in your lifetime or as part of your overall financial planning and/or estate planning.

    Here are some examples of Planned Gifts:

    • bequests

    • cash

    • publicly traded securities, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs

    • real estate

    • life insurance

    • RRSPs, RIFs

  • Planned Gifts benefit the long-term future of The Arts Council, and major gifts can be designated by you or the Board of Directors to the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council’s Long-Term Reserve Fund, held and managed by the Aqueduct Foundation. https://aqueductfoundation.ca/


    To make or arrange a planned gift, will need our legal name and our Registered Charity Business Number:


    The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council Registered Charity ID 107663312 RR0001

    We suggest you work with your lawyer, financial planner, or accountant as you make your decision, to ensure that your gift is in accord with your charitable goals, and clearly expresses your wishes.

  • You don’t have to advise us that you have left a gift to The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council in your estate plans, but we would be honoured to recognize you by name in our publications or, if you prefer, you can remain anonymous.

    By letting us know your plans, we can celebrate with you – and share our love of the arts together.

    Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. You should consult directly with your financial advisor before acting on any matter discussed herein. Individual situations may vary.

We are grateful to be a part of your plans

To discuss a legacy bequest gift, gift of securities, to make a gift in memory or honour of someone, or for any other questions, please contact Lyndsay MacAulay, Development Officer at 604-476-2793 or lyndsaym@arts-on.org


The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council is a registered charity,
ID#107663312 RR0001.

FAQs

Find the answers to our supporters’ most common questions. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us at 604-476-2793 or email Lyndsay MacAulay at lyndsaym@arts-on.org.

  • Yes. The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council is a registered charity. Our registration number is ID#107663312 RR0001.

  • We issue tax receipts for all donations of any amount made by cash, cheque, or credit card.

  • No, your Donor Benefits take effect the same day as your qualifying donation and last for 12 months from that date.

  • Arts On accepts donations by credit card, cheque, or cash. Cash donations must be made in person. You can make credit card donations by phone or through our secure online system. You can make a cheque donation in person or by mail.