Information for Donors
All contributions make an impact, big or small, made by yourself, for yourself or in tribute to someone else.
Donate By E-Transfer
Bank e-transfers allow us to receive 100% of the funds with no extra fees, meaning we can do more with your gift. Should you wish to provide a donation by e-transfer, here are the steps to do so.
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Access Interac e-transfer through your bank website or app.
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Set Shea-Lynn’s Butterfly Effect up as a recipient and use the email address finance@slbutterflyeffect.org
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If you wish to have a tax receipt issued, please add in the notes section of the transaction your full name, including middle initial, and your complete address. Alternatively, you can email us that information at info@slbutterflyeffect.org once you have completed the e-transfer.
Donate By Cheque
Cheques can be made payable to Shea-Lynn's Butterfly Effect and mailed to:
Shea-Lynn's Butterfly Effect
23 Edwin Crescent
St. Albert, AB T8N 7G9
Canada
Be sure to include your return address so we can send your tax receipt.
US to CAN Dollars
While the exchange rate will always fluctuate, we wanted to provide our American donors with an estimate of what to calculate when making a donation:
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$100 CAN dollars equates to approximately $75 US dollars
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$100 US dollars equates to approximately $135 CAN dollars
Tax Receipts
Shea-Lynn's Butterfly Effect is a registered Canadian charity incorporated federally under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and registered under the Income Tax Act (Registered Charity # 76206 9813 RR0001). As such, we are able to issue official tax receipts recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency. These receipts can be used by Canadian taxpayers to claim charitable donation tax credits. U.S. donors are welcome to support our work, but our receipts are not generally valid for U.S. tax purposes unless you have Canadian‑source income.
For larger U.S. donations, there may be options to explore giving through a U.S. 501(c)(3) partner organization, which could allow for a U.S. tax‑deductible receipt. Minimum donation values apply. If you are interested in exploring this option, please reach out to us directly at info@slbutterflyeffect.org
Donation Processing Timeline
If you donate online through our CanadaHelps form, one‑time gifts generate an immediate tax receipt emailed to you. Monthly donors will receive a single consolidated receipt at the beginning of the following year. You can always access your receipts through your CanadaHelps account or their Tax Receipt Download tool. If you donated a one-time gift and did not receive a tax receipt, check your spam folder or contact us for help.
For e-transfers, receipts are typically emailed within 7 business days once the transfer is received and all contact information relayed.
For cheques, receipts are typically mailed or emailed within 7 business days of receiving the cheque.
Donation Refund Policy
In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, Canadian registered charities cannot refund donations. Therefore, as a registered charity, Shea-Lynn's Butterfly Effect does not issue refunds for gifts received.
Additional Questions?
For questions about donations, please contact Brenda McGaw at info@slbutterflyeffect.org