A gift in your Will to the Rick Hansen Foundation is a meaningful way to reflect your values and help create a more accessible future for generations to come.
Why Leave a Gift to RHF in Your Will?
The values you care about can live on.
By including the Rick Hansen Foundation in your Will, you can help ensure that progress toward accessibility continues well into the future. Your gift can support work that challenges physical and attitudinal barriers, creating communities where people with disabilities can participate fully.
A legacy gift can also allow you to make a significant future contribution without affecting your finances today.
Ways to Leave a Gift
There are several ways to include the Rick Hansen Foundation in your estate planning.
Leave a Gift in Your Will
You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets to the Rick Hansen Foundation.
Leave a Percentage of Your Estate
Leaving a percentage allows your gift to remain proportional to the value of your estate, even if your financial circumstances change over time.
Name RHF as a Beneficiary
You may be able to name the Rick Hansen Foundation as a beneficiary of an RRSP, RRIF, TFSA or life insurance policy.
A gift in your Will may also provide tax benefits to your estate. You can use this tax calculator to explore the potential impact of charitable giving as part of your estate plan.
Please note, the tax calculator is provided for illustration purposes only. We recommend consulting a legal or financial advisor about your individual circumstances.
How to Prepare Your Will
Creating a Will helps ensure that the people and causes that matter to you are provided for according to your wishes. If you are considering a gift to the Rick Hansen Foundation, we recommend discussing your intentions with your legal and financial advisors. They can help you determine the approach that is right for you and ensure your wishes are clearly documented.
Take the Next Step
Thinking about leaving a gift to RHF? Request our Leave a Legacy Brochure and sample Will clauses to help you begin the conversation with your legal or financial advisor.
Important Legal Information
To include the Rick Hansen Foundation in your Will, you may need the following information:
RHF’s Charitable Registration Number: 10765 9427 RR 0001
RHF’s Legal Name: The Rick Hansen Foundation
RHF’s Address: 300-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC Canada V7B 0A2
Willfora
RHF has also partnered with Willfora, a free online resource that can help you create a Will. This resource is not available for residents of Quebec.
Other Ways to Leave a Gift
Depending on your circumstances, there are other ways to make a future gift to the Rick Hansen Foundation. We strongly recommend discussing these options with your legal or financial advisor.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donating eligible securities directly to the Rick Hansen Foundation may provide tax advantages while supporting accessibility. Speak with your financial advisor to determine whether this option is right for you. Download our Gift of Securities (PDF) form.
Gifts of RRSPs or RRIFs
You may name the Rick Hansen Foundation as the beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF. Depending on your circumstances, this may offer estate and tax benefits.
Gifts of Life Insurance
You may choose to name the Rick Hansen Foundation as a beneficiary and/or owner of a new or existing life insurance policy. Your financial advisor can help you understand the options and potential tax implications.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable remainder trust may allow you to provide income to designated beneficiaries for a specified period, with the remaining assets ultimately transferred to the Rick Hansen Foundation. Legal and financial advice is recommended when considering this type of gift.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you! If you have questions about leaving a legacy gift — or have already included the Rick Hansen Foundation in your plans and would like to let us know — please contact: 
Andrew Jupp
Manager, Community Giving
Email: ajupp@rickhansen.com
Telephone: +1 778-296-1554
Donor Services: 1-800-213-2131