A will is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets and estate should be distributed after their death. Including a gift to charity in a will allows individuals to support causes they care about, leave a lasting legacy, and potentially benefit from tax advantages. Such charitable bequests can help fund important initiatives, provide community support, and ensure that their values and commitments continue beyond their lifetime.

A bequest can be made in several ways:

1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
2. You can gift a percentage of your estate
3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
4. You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

Planned Giving

• Bequest – You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
• IRA Rollover – Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
• Donor Advised Funds – You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
• Beneficiary Designation Gifts – You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
• Charitable Gift Annuity – You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.