How to give
Your gift can take various forms. Choose the option that best suits your goals.
We encourage you to speak with a financial advisor to determine the best way to support ÉTS while meeting your personal and financial objectives. You can also contact us to learn more about ÉTS’s various projects, allowing you to choose the ones you wish to support.
Gift of life insurance
A gift of life insurance allows you to make a substantial contribution by paying only a fraction of the final gift amount. The process is simple and flexible, offering tax benefits and confidential estate planning.
If you wish to make a gift of life insurance to ÉTS, you can:
- designate ÉTS as a beneficiary (while retaining ownership of the policy);
- take out a new policy;
- donate an existing policy.
Looking to support a major project? Contact Julia Minvielle at julia.minvielle@etsmtl.ca or call 514-396-8800, ext. 7083.
Gift of publicly traded securities
A gift of publicly traded securities involves transferring assets such as stocks, bonds or mutual fund units.
This type of gift offers significant benefits to donors:
- Tax-exempt capital gain
- Charitable donation tax credit
For more information, contact Nancy Lepage, Director of Alumni Services and Philanthropy, by writing to nancy.lepage@etsmtl.ca.
Bequest
A bequest is a simple way to give and represents much more than a material legacy. Through it, you pass on your values and demonstrate your attachment to ÉTS, as well as your desire to make a difference. This gesture allows you to leave your mark while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the university through stable and lasting support.
Bequests also offer significant financial benefits. By designating ÉTS as a beneficiary, you can reduce taxes on your estate; thus, a larger portion of your assets will go where they are needed most, including to your loved ones.
Beyond the generosity it reflects, a bequest is a lasting testament to your commitment to ÉTS and tomorrow’s engineers.
For more information, contact Julia Minvielle by writing to julia.minvielle@etsmtl.ca or calling 514-396-8800, ext. 7083.
Gift of equipment and material
Help ÉTS remain at the forefront of technology by making in-kind donations of:
- technological or IT equipment;
- specialized machinery and tools;
- software (design, simulation, estimation, project management, etc.);
- electronic, instrumentation and control equipment;
- any type of state-of-the-art equipment, books and manuals related to its study programs and research activities.
Gifts of material may also include real property or tangible personal property, such as books or artwork. A tax receipt will be issued in accordance with an assessment by specialists.
Why become a monthly donor?
Easy and flexible
Your contribution amount is automatically deducted from your bank account or charged to your credit card on the 15th or 28th of each month, according to your preference, and this date can be changed at any time.
Convenient
You can reach your desired support level without straining your budget. You can also plan and spread your annual gift over several months, aligning it with your personal and financial goals. In January, you will receive a single consolidated tax receipt for your total contributions over the year.
Rewarding
Your gift, no matter the amount, makes a daily difference, month after month. Your commitment joins that of others like you, compounding its impact and effectiveness. Together, we are stronger.
International donations: contributions and taxes
Who is eligible?
Are you an ÉTS graduate residing in the United States? You can support your university and benefit from a tax deduction on your U.S. income tax return. Under Article XXI (5) of the Treaty, you may make a tax-deductible gift to a Canadian college or university if you or a family member are currently or were previously enrolled. For this purpose, family members include your siblings, spouse, ancestors, lineal descendants and adopted children.
Deductible or not?
Do you earn income in Canada and wish to donate to a registered Canadian charity that would hold similar tax-exempt status if located in the United States? If so, your donation is deductible against your Canadian-source income, subject to standard U.S. percentage limitations.
Source: Canada-United States Convention with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital (Article XXI 5). Learn more