FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GIVE65 and why should I give?

GIVE65, a program of the Home Instead Foundation of Canada, is an online, charitable giving platform aimed at inspiring greater giving to registered charities serving aging adults. Programs like GIVE65 are important because as the senior population grows, registered charities need financial support to help maintain and grow the programs and services that give aging adults hope. Home Instead Foundation of Canada is proud to present GIVE65. back to top

Will my donation be tax deductible?

Please consult with your tax or other financial advisor as to the applicable tax treatment of any donation that you elect to make via GIVE65. back to top

How much of my donation will benefit the GIVE65 Project I choose?

GIVE65 charitable organizations participating on the GIVE65 site will receive nearly 90 per cent of the donations designated to their respective fundraising project. Home Instead Foundation of Canada reinvests 8 per cent of the donations received in technology, marketing and awareness activities for the GIVE65 site. An additional 2.3 per cent of each donation accounts for third-party credit card processing fees and will also be deducted from each donation. If giving via an American Express credit card, an additional $1 surcharge will be deducted from each gift. back to top

How can I make a donation?

You can make a secure, online credit card donation at GIVE65.ca by selecting the GIVE65 charity you wish to support with your charitable donation and clicking "Donate" to begin the confirmation and checkout process. back to top

Is there a minimum amount I should donate?

Yes, while all donations are welcome and appreciated, the minimum amount required to donate to any featured GIVE65 nonprofit is $10. There is no maximum donation amount. back to top

Is my credit card information secure and protected?

Home Instead Foundation of Canada currently utilizes the services of CiviCore to provide the secure online donation platform that hosts GIVE65. CiviCore's services adhere to industry best practices to help ensure donor information is protected in a safe and secure online setting. back to top

Can I give to more than one organization?

Yes, you are welcome to make a donation to as many GIVE65 charities featured on the site as you wish. There is a shopping cart check-out feature on the site that allows you to do this. Simply add to your cart the GIVE65 projects you choose to support and then proceed to the checkout. back to top

How were the registered charities selected for GIVE65?

Home Instead Foundation of Canada makes all decisions related to a charity's participation on the site through an online application process. The Foundation's Board of Directors makes all funding decisions related to matching grants. back to top

What are the credit card processing fees?

When you donate through the GIVE65 site, a third-party credit card processor charge fee is applied to each gift. To account for this fee, 2.3 per cent is deducted from each online donation. If giving by American Express, please account for an additional $1 surcharge on each donation. back to top

Can I mail in my donations or share my credit card information with someone over the phone?

No, all donations for any crowd-fundraising project featured on the GIVE65 site will only be accepted using this secure site. back to top

Can my donation be refunded?

No, a refund is not possible. Each donation is irrevocable. back to top

Can my donation be given anonymously?

Yes, you can give anonymously. When making your online donation, you can indicate that you wish to remain anonymous and your request will be honoured. back to top

Will I receive solicitations from the Home Instead Foundation of Canada?

No, the Home Instead Foundation of Canada has no plans to solicit the donors participating on the GIVE65 site unless the donor has given the Foundation explicit permission to do so. back to top

When will the charity receive the money raised through GIVE65?

Home Instead Foundation of Canada will distribute any funds raised, and any matching grants and any bonus grants awarded to participating charities on either of the following dates, as applicable: August 31, for such funds raised and such matching grants and bonus grants awarded during the immediately preceding timeframe of January 1 - July 31, or January 31, for such funds raised and such matching grants and bonus grants awarded during the immediately preceding time frame of August 1 through December 31. back to top