How can you get the government to give more money to your favorite charity or cause?

One way may be to lobby your MP or MLA. The prospect of a positive response would be less than certain, and the effort might not be the best use of your time.

A certain way to get the federal and provincial governments to support your charity is through their support of your contribution.

How does that work?

When you make a contribution that qualifies for a tax receipt, you get a credit against your income tax liability.

For the first $250 of receiptable donations, the tax credit is based on the lowest rate of tax.  However, if your donations total over $250 during the year, the tax credit is then based on the highest tax rate, currently 43.7%.
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ZLC Foundation held its 24th annual charity golf tournament on July 6, 2009 at Marine Drive Golf Club. Over the years, the tournament has raised over $780,000 for many local charities.

This year, ZLC Foundation is honoured to have provided $25,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and $7,500 to the Kids Up Front Foundation.

ZLC Foundation thanks its generous sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for a successful day on and off the course.