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Ways You Can Support OGS
The Ontario Genealogical Society, a Canadian registered charity (charitable registration #119248680 RR0001) founded in 1961, is the largest member-supported family history organization in Canada. OGS relies upon the support of its members and the generosity of its of donors to help us continue our mission to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history and to preserve our Ontario genealogical heritage. Support OGS today and plant a seed to help us continue to grow and to serve future generations. You can help support the OGS in many ways by Becoming a Member, or:
Support Family History, Heritage & Culture
- Help us to continue our mission to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history
- Support the preservation of our Ontario genealogical heritage
- Please consider a gift today to help develop new family history resources, programs, and scholarship.
- Write a cheque payable to The Ontario Genealogical Society and mail to: The Ontario Genealogical Society, 2100 Steeles Ave W #202, Concord, ON L4K 2V1
- Call 1 855-697-6687 to provide credit card information by phone
Explore Other Ways to Give
Make giving part of your Life! Explore other ways to donate and manage your charitable giving. Have a lasting impact on our Family History Community and create your charitable legacy.
Legacy Gifts
Leave a lasting impact by including OGS in your will or estate plans. Preserve history for future generations.
Monthly Giving
Join our dedicated group of monthly donors. Your gift will make a difference all year long.
Tribute Donations
Honor a loved one’s memory or celebrate a special occasion by making a donation in their name.
Legacy Gifts
Leave a lasting impact by including OGS in your will or estate plans. Preserve history for future generations.
Monthly Giving
Join our dedicated group of monthly donors. Your gift will make a difference all year long.
Tribute Donations
Honor a loved one’s memory or celebrate a special occasion by making a donation in their name.
Cemetery Funding
Help preserve Ontario’s Cemeteries by donating to the Cemetery Fund
Corporate Matching
Your gift could be matched! Check to see if your company matches donations made by their employees, retirees, and/or employees’ spouses.
Donating Securities
Gift the full value of your appreciated securities and save capital gains tax.
Corporate Matching
Your gift could be matched by your employer! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and/or employees’ spouses. Check with your human resources department to see if your company has a matching gift program.