planned giving

There are countless ways to support the YWCA. To maximize your gift and meet your individual needs, the YWCA invites you to consider the following giving options:

Stock and Mutual Funds

Do you own stock or mutual funds that have appreciated in value? By transferring the shares directly to the YWCA, you will receive a valuable income tax deduction and avoid paying the capital gains tax that you would have paid if you sold the shares yourself.

Real Estate

Do you own a vacation home or rental property that takes up too much of your time with endless projects and oversight of the tenants? Consider making a donation of the property directly to the YWCA. For your generous gift, you will receive an income tax deduction and avoid paying the capital gains tax that you would have paid if you sold the property yourself.

Increase Your Income

It is possible to make a gift and get paid back in return. By donating cash, stock or real estate to a life income plan, you can count on an income stream for life and receive an income tax donation. There are many ways to establish a plan that will meet your particular needs.

Wills and Estate Planning

Do you have a will or revocable living trust? Have you included the YWCA in your estate plan? In light of recent federal estate tax changes, it is a good idea to review your existing estate plan to make sure your current plan reflects your wishes. It is easy to include the YWCA as a beneficiary in your will or living trust.

Life Insurance

More than likely the primary beneficiary on your life insurance policy is your spouse, child or other relative. Please consider naming the YWCA as the CONTINGENT beneficiary on your life insurance policy. The contingent beneficiary receives the funds at your death if the primary beneficiary is no longer living. Another option is to split the insurance proceeds according to a set formula. For example, you can name your spouse as primary beneficiary of 75% of the proceeds and the YWCA as beneficiary of 25% of the proceeds from the insurance.

The YWCA Can Help You Maximize Your Gift!

Every person has a story of how they first came in contact with the YWCA and how they continue to stay involved. We would like to honor you and your commitment to the YWCA through the Mary Powell Bequest Society. The Society was created to recognize special donors who remember the YWCA in their estate plan or establish a deferred gift. Our staff is here to help you craft a gift plan that works for you and will help the YWCA continue to help women and children in Clark County. We invite you to join the many women and men of the Mary Powell Society.

For more information, please contact Kathy Deschner at 360-906-9123.

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