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Learn More About Naming WWF-Canada as a Beneficiary

Creating a legacy for wildlife needn’t be complicated. Naming WWF-Canada as a beneficiary of an RRSP, RRIF, TFSA or life insurance policy takes just a few minutes, but has a lasting impact.

Use this checklist to see if it’s time to update your beneficiary forms.

Benefits to You

  • It costs you nothing now. You retain full control of your assets for as long as you need them.
  • It’s easy and quick. You simply fill out a form.
  • You have flexibility. You can change your beneficiaries at any time.
  • There is no minimum donation and the amount you leave for wildlife will generate a tax credit than can be used by your estate.
  • Naming WWF-Canada as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, TFSAs, life insurance policy or other assets may allow you to make a more significant gift than you otherwise might be able to afford, helping you create your legacy for wildlife.

How to Make it Happen

To name WWF-Canada as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF or life insurance policy, simply follow the steps below:

  1. Request a Multiple Beneficiary Designation Form for your Registered Retirement Savings Plan, your Registered Retirement Income Fund or life insurance policy from the administrator of your plan. The forms may be available on their website. 
  2. Decide what amount or percentage you would like WWF-Canada to receive.
  3. Fill out the form and name WWF-Canada as a beneficiary using the information below.
  4. Return the form to your plan administrator.
  5. We encourage you to share a copy of the Multiple Beneficiary Designation Form with WWF-Canada so that we can thank you!

Information for completing the Multiple beneficiary form

Legal Name: World Wildlife Fund Canada
Charitable Registration #: 11930 4954 RR0001
Address: 410 Adelaide Street West, Ste 400, Toronto, ON M5V 1S8

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“I’ve always found WWF-Canada’s work to be important, meaningful and practical. I’ve paid attention to their work — and I’m highly satisfied that they do everything possible to ensure that donated dollars achieve the biggest impact possible.”

— Priscilla Lockwood, member of WWF-Canada’s Legacy Circle

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Questions? Please contact us!

Maya Ahmad

Legacy Donor Care
Phone: 1-800-267-2632 or 647-264-7165
Email: mahmad@wwfcanada.org