Charity is not limited to your lifetime. Most of us give time, talent and money t
o charities throughout our lives because it makes a difference. We experience the joy that comes from giving to a charity that supports our values and priorities.
Many of us have personal reasons for charitable giving while we are living; but, statistics show that only a few of us have considered making a charitable gift that will leave a legacy long after we are gone.
- 70% give to charities annually.
- 6% leave gifts to charity through wills and estates.
A charitable estate plan designates a charitable institution to receive a portion of your property before and/or after death. Some simple methods include:
- A bequest in one’s will is the most frequently utilized method for planned giving support of a charity.
- Life insurance allows many to make a larger gift than if they were giving money outright. Many purchase or give a “paid up” policy to their charity of choice.
- Retirement plans offer an easy way to designate a charity as the remainder beneficiary of an IRA, 401K, or annuity.
Your legacy gift to the Greater Gallatin United Way will work in your community for generations to come.
We are LOCAL.
We are ACCOUNTABLE.
We are YOUR United Way.
