When you think about the legacy you want to leave behind, what comes to mind? For many, it’s not just about financial security for loved ones but also about making a difference in the world. One powerful way to ensure your values live on is through legacy giving. That’s why legacy giving to charity can be a meaningful part of your plans.
At Everlast Life Foundation, we believe that every gift is a seed of hope. Through legacy giving, your support can continue to empower widows and orphans for generations to come.
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving, sometimes called planned giving or bequest giving, allows you to leave part of your estate — whether it’s cash, property, or other assets — to a nonprofit organization in your will or trust. It’s a way to make a lasting impact without affecting your current financial needs. When considering legacy giving to a charity, it’s a choice that benefits many.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
- Bequests in a Will or Trust
The most common form of legacy gift. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other distributions. - Real Estate or Property Gifts
Donating a home, land, or other property can provide safe shelter and long-term security for widows and orphans. - Retirement Accounts or Life Insurance
Naming Everlast Life Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy is a simple and impactful way to give. - Charitable Trusts
Set up a trust that provides income to loved ones for a period of time, with the remainder supporting Everlast Life Foundation.
Benefits of Legacy Giving
- Enduring Impact: Your gift continues to bless widows and orphans long after you’re gone.
- Flexibility: You decide the amount and type of gift.
- Tax Advantages: Legacy gifts may reduce estate taxes for your heirs.
- Faith in Action: Aligns your financial legacy with your spiritual values. This aspect of legacy giving to charity can truly reflect your core beliefs.
Why Choose Everlast Life Foundation?
When you include Everlast Life Foundation in your legacy plans, you invest in:
- Shelter & Security for widows and orphans.
- Education & Job Training that break the cycle of poverty.
- Faith-Based Uplift that restores hope and dignity.
- Sustainability that ensures long-term transformation through our Development model.
How to Get Started
- Speak with your attorney or financial advisor about updating your will or trust.
- Use the following suggested language:
“I give to Everlast Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in Dallas, TX, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate, or other asset) for its general charitable purposes.” This ensures your legacy giving to charity is aligned with your intentions. - Notify us of your plans so we can thank you and welcome you into our Legacy Circle.
Final Word
Legacy giving is more than a donation — it’s a statement of faith, love, and hope. By leaving a legacy with Everlast Life Foundation, you ensure that widows and orphans are cared for, uplifted, and empowered for generations to come.
To learn more about legacy giving opportunities, contact us today.
