1954 Society
Named after the year in which the WHAS Crusade for Children was founded, the 1954 Society is a special group of supporters who have designated a gift by will or trust to the organization. The WHAS Crusade for Children is committed to helping donors through the estate planning process to ensure that their legacy wishes are fully met.
Because of the generosity of supporters like you, the WHAS Crusade for Children funds life-changing resources – helping children access medical care, education and support that removes barriers and creates new opportunities.
Estate planning is a way to care for your loved ones and the causes that matter most to you. That’s why we are excited to share our partnership with FreeWill, a free online resource to make this process simple and accessible for all.
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Get started on your free will today and discover the peace of mind that comes with securing your future. If you have already included the WHAS Crusade for Children in your estate plans please let us know by clicking the button below and filling out a quick notification form.
OTHER WAYS TO LEAVE A LEGACY
Life Insurance
If you have more insurance coverage than you need, you may consider transferring ownership of the policy to the WHAS Crusade for Children. You will receive a charitable income tax deduction equal to the policy’s cash surrender value or cost basis, whichever is less.
Retirement Asset
You can designate the WHAS Crusade for Children as a beneficiary of part of all the remainder of your IRA or retirement plan. Distributions from retirement plans at the death of the survivor of the account holder can be subject to both income and estate taxes. By naming the WHAS Crusade for Children as the beneficiary of your retirement plant, 100% of the plan’s balance is available for the Crusade’s use since the distribution avoids both income and estate taxes.
Life Income Gifts
Life income plans enable you to make a meaningful gift to the WHAS Crusade for Children while receiving significant income and tax benefits. There are several different types of life income gift arrangements available. These include charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities and pooled income funds.
Please contact your financial or legal advisor for more information.
INSPIRING LEGACIES: STORIES OF ESTATE GIVING
