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paintings for sale in Pockets Art Gallery.
If you have a PayPal account, then the best way to make a one-time donation is through the PayPal Giving Fund, a Charity run by PayPal. They will issue you an immediate tax receipt, and they will pass your full donation on to us without charging any fees.
If you don't have a PayPal account, and don't want to get one, please see Other ways to donate below.
To make a monthly donation in an amount other than those listed, please use one of the donation buttons below.
This option also requires a PayPal account to remember the monthly donation, though you can choose to pay by credit card or from a bank account.
Monthly donors will receive tax receipts for the whole year the following January.
A one-time donation does not require a PayPal account. You can pay by credit card. To make a monthly donation you will need (to create) a PayPal account. We issue tax receipts for donations of $20 or more annually made through PayPal and these will take usually a month or more. Monthly donors will receive their tax receipt for the whole year the following January.
CanadaHelps issues instant Canadian tax receipts for one-time donations. You will need (to create) a CanadaHelps account to capture the information for the tax receipt, and for the monthly donation, if applicable. Monthly donors will receive their tax receipt for the whole year the following January.
Note: PayPal's fees to us are lower for monthly donations of $15.78 or more, and one-time donations of $12.50 or more.
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Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary has long been the home of monkeys, each with their own heart-wrenching story. It is now necessary to expand. The demand continues as we learn of monkeys needing sanctuary - monkeys that are being kept inhumanely in roadside zoos, monkeys that are being bred for the exotic pet trade and, most recently, research monkeys. In a precedent-setting move, Story Book Farm is now home to the first lab monkeys to be allowed to retire after surviving their research obligations. We want to provide the best long-term captive care to monkeys who have had their wild lives stolen.
In order to take in more monkeys - we already have a waiting list of two - we need to expand. This plan to build a new sustainable structure and extensive outdoor areas will cost $1million.
See our press release here , and our fund-raising campaign here.
Note: The campaign page shows the amount raised to date. Amounts donated through that page are reflected immediately. Amounts donated through this page or elsewhere will be included in the total monthly.
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Generous donations from you, our supporters, make our work possible. There is an ongoing need to provide care to our precious refugees, not just for today, but for their lifetimes.
It is our deepest wish that we can continue to grow and expand our sanctuary to take in and care for even more primates in need. Each year we are forced to turn down requests to take new admissions due to lack of space and funding.
Your continued support will not only help us care for the wonderful animals here today, but make it possible for others like them to find peace and safety here and in the future as well.
Monetary donations: For all donations of $20.00 or more a Canadian tax receipt will be issued. Cheques can be sent to: 2315 Concession 10 Sunderland ON L0C 1H0
Securities: If you have securities that are worth more than when you purchased them, they may be subject to capital gains tax when you sell them. However, if you donate the securities directly to charity instead of selling them, the capital gains tax will be waived, meaning more money for the charity, and a larger tax deduction for the donor, than if the securities had been sold and the proceeds donated. CanadaHelps describes the benefits here. CanadaHelps can facilitate such donations, or you can contact us directly or through your financial adviser at sbfpsanctuary@gmail.com. (Note: This information should not be construed as tax advice. Consult a qualified tax adviser for advice on your particular situation.)
Bequests: We would love you to remember us in your will. The easiest way is to name us as a beneficiary, specifying the sanctuary both by name (Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary) and by charitable registration number (84081 7910 RR0001). The tax benefits of donating securities described above also apply to bequests made in a will. If you prefer to spread your donation over time, your financial adviser can help you with ways to do this.
Food item donations such as fruits, vegetables, dried fruits and healthy snacks.
Gift certificates for building and maintenance supplies from Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Lowes, HSC or other hardware/supply stores.
Canadian Tire Money.
Enrichment items such as hard plastic toys, faux fur and small balls.
View the list of Things We Need for more details on the type of donations that would be welcome.
See here.