Gift planning, also known as legacy gifts, is a living, active reminder of individuals and families who cared about their communities and supported causes that were important to them. Surprisingly, a legacy gift can also be a very practical addition to a financial or estate plan when tax issues are taken into consideration – even for those who think they may not have tax issues. To better understand the advantages of gift planning, please read this simple information sheet.
You can leave your mark on environmental education through the Ecomuseum zoo by making a legacy gift through a bequest (will), life insurance, a gift in memory of a loved one or by establishing a named endowment fund. Discussions with your legal or financial advisor, your family and the Fundraising Officer at the Ecomuseum zoo can help you determine which option is best for you.
Best of all, you don’t have to be wealthy to consider leaving a substantial donation to the Ecomuseum zoo. You can make a big difference by being part of our Ecomuseum Legacy Circle for future generations.
For more information on leaving a legacy to the Ecomuseum, please contact Ms. Ligia Peña, Fundraising Officer.
Bequests
A carefully crafted will can put your mind at peace while ensuring your estate will benefit from significant tax advantages. Having seen to the well-being of those nearest and dearest to you, you can also designate the Ecomuseum zoo as a beneficiary in your will. This is a simple way of sharing part, all, or the residual balance of your estate.
“I have decided to name the Ecomuseum zoo in my will because I know my donation will have a significant impact even after I’m gone. I believe in the Ecomuseum zoo’s mission and work. Making the decision was simple for me.” – Anonymous Donor.
If you have made a provision in your will to leave a bequest to the Ecomuseum, informing us of those plans enables us to properly express our gratitude. Please note that information regarding the size or type of your gift is not required. However, if you prefer, your commitment to the Ecomuseum zoo can remain confidential.
The Ecomuseum zoo is happy to provide you with sample bequest wording to help you plan your will.
We all know that small steps can lead to big change. A bequest is a simple and small gesture that can provide great impact. Consider a bequest in your will; you can be a catalyst for change.
Life Insurance
Many people discover that life insurance provides an affordable way to make a significant gift to the Ecomuseum zoo. By giving through a life insurance you can:
* make a substantial charitable donation for a comparatively small premium
* become a major benefactor right now, rather than waiting years to make your gift from accumulated assets
* gain tax benefits and guarantee the value of your gift will not be reduced by taxes, probate or administrative costs
* make a significant gift of funds that are considered independent of your estate, and therefore cannot be challenged
* keep your gift private and confidential
* choose to endow your gift in perpetuity through a named endowment fund
We encourage you to read this document for additional information on the various life insurance donation options. Each offer interesting tax advantages. It will be our pleasure to explain in greater details the positive impact this donation option could have on the Ecomuseum’s mission.
In Memory and In Honour Donations
Have you recently lost a loved one? Would you like to honour someone dear to you?
If you know that a special someone felt the Ecomuseum zoo’s work was important, why not make a donation in their memory or in their honour to the organization they respected and valued?
What more fitting way to remember someone than by contributing to the continued education and conservation efforts of the Ecomuseum zoo. A positive gesture of giving is a source of happiness when celebrating someone’s accomplishments. Honouring a loved one in this way will have a lasting impact at the Ecomuseum and the community.
Once your donation is received, an official charitable receipt will be mailed to you and a card will be mailed to the one(s) you wish notified.
Kindly complete this form to make a donation in honour or in memory of a loved one.
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