Keep the Tradition Alive
All donations support the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation’s mission to support the long-term viability of the Tattoo by providing a stable financial base for the ongoing operation of the Tattoo and various programming. Your donations also allow us to support projects that reflect and promote the historical, cultural and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and of Canada while creating a more vibrant and richer performing arts community on which the Tattoo can draw.
The Tattoo Foundation also provides annual support to numerous not profit organizations and community groups through the donation of tickets. Our focus is on supporting organizations that aim to:
- Support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families
- Support youth facing socio-economic barriers
- Introduce youth to artistic and cultural activities and give them access to creative pursuits
Click here to learn more about the organizations we proudly support.
Your gift—in any amount—makes a real difference.
Access great benefits and enhance your Tattoo experience by joining one of our annual giving programs
TATTOO
FRIENDS
For annual gifts of
$100-$249
Your gift could cover the cost of a pair of tickets donated to one of the numerous not profit organizations and community groups we support each year to assist in their fundraising efforts.
TARTAN SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$250-$999
Your gift could provide up to 30 free Tattoo tickets to organizations whose mission’s support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families or youth facing socio-economic barriers.
PIPER
SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$1,000- $2,499
Your gift could contribute to the annual costs of maintaining our costume warehouse which houses thousands of costumes including an extensive military collection dating back as far as 1749.
Your gift could provide up to 80 free Tattoo tickets to organizations whose mission’s support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families or youth facing socio-economic barriers.
CHAIR’S
CIRCLE
For annual gifts of
$2,500 or more
Your gift could contribute to costs associated with producing ancillary events with the objective of promoting the historical and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and Canada while giving year-round visibility to the Tattoo.
Your gift could directly support the long-term viability of the Tattoo through annual grants to the Tattoo Society by the Foundation.
Your gift could provide more than 100 free Tattoo tickets to organizations whose mission’s support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families or youth facing socio-economic barriers.
For complete list of recognition benefits please click here.
Other Ways to Give
By Phone – with a credit card by calling us toll free (within Canada) at 1-800-563-1114 or 1-902-420-1114
By Mail – complete the donation form and send along with your cheque made payable to:
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation 170 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 3 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L9
*For security purposes, please do not send cash in the mail. Instead, visit us in person at the address above to make your cash donation.
To donate securities or for more information about supporting the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation please contact:
Scott Long
Managing Director/Director of Development
1-902-420-4624
Email Scott
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society
Charitable Registration #: 897866661RR0001
Mission: To honour Canada’s Armed Forces, RCMP and other first responders and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability.
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation
Charitable Registration #: 892202326RR0001
Mission: The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation is a registered not-for-profit charity. Funds raised primarily support the long-term viability of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo by providing a stable financial base for the ongoing operation of the Tattoo and various programming. Additionally, the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation aims to support projects that reflect and promote the historical, cultural and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and of Canada. It also contributes to and promotes a vibrant and richer performing arts community on which the Tattoo can draw.
