How Donating to the ECA Can Benefit Nature — and Your Taxes in 2025
Supporting nature conservation doesn’t just protect the land you love — it can also provide meaningful tax benefits. When you donate to a registered charity like the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA), the Government of Canada rewards your generosity through charitable donation tax credits, helping make your gift go even further.
Here’s how charitable giving works in Canada for the 2025 tax year, and why donating to ECA is a smart choice for both nature and your finances.
Charitable Donations = Tax Credits
In Canada, donations to registered charities earn a charitable donation tax credit, which directly reduces the amount of income tax you owe. This is different from a deduction (like an RRSP contribution). A tax credit comes straight off your tax bill — meaning real savings at tax time.
Find out your eligible Federal Donation Tax Credits (2025)
Maximize your Tax Benefits
A Powerful Option: Donating Securities
Donating publicly traded stocks or securities directly to ECA can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. When you donate securities in kind, you avoid paying capital gains tax while still receiving a tax credit for the full market value of the gift.
This approach can significantly increase the impact of your contribution — especially for larger gifts.
Your Gift Protects the Land in Your Backyard
When you support ECA, your donation helps build and permanently preserve an ecological corridor across the Niagara Escarpment and South Georgian Bay — safeguarding biodiversity, wildlife movement, and natural landscapes for future generations.
Make a Gift That Matters
By donating to the Escarpment Corridor Alliance, you are investing in nature, community, and a healthier future — while also benefiting from Canada’s charitable tax incentives.
