Americans can donate and claim an IRS tax deduction for their gift by making a directed monetary gift to the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation, through the Winnipeg Foundation USA.

To Donate and claim a US tax deduction:

1. Make your donation cheque payable to: The Winnipeg Foundation USA
2. Include a letter of direction, instructing The Winnipeg Foundation USA to direct your gift to The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation
3. Mail your donation cheque and letter of direction to:
   Susan Hagemeister, Director of Finance
   
   The Winnipeg Foundation USA
   c/o The Winnipeg Foundation
   1350-One Lombard Place
   Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3B 0X3

The Winnipeg Foundation USA, as a 501(c) registered public charity, will issue to you a letter of acknowlegment of the charitable gift, which is your source document when you claim your tax deduction for the contribution.

The Winnipeg Foundation USA will then disburse your gift to the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation.

Why through the Winnipeg Foundation USA?

The Winnipeg Foundation USA is registered as a 501(c) public charity in the United States of America. The Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation has registered charitable status in Canada.  The Winnipeg Foundation USA will receive your directed gift and disburse your gift to the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation, which is a Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charitable Organization.