Planned Giving

With just a little planning, you can leave a legacy of love and support so that your good works and values endure well into the future.

YOUR LEGACY

What will your legacy look like? When you make a planned gift to Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, you affirm the world we aim to create for girls daily, and help shape and sustain  the world we envision for girls for the future.

Benefits

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver honors those who have designated a legacy gift through:

  • Ongoing recognition, if you wish it, in our annual Impact Report
  • Regular organizational communications
  • Invitations to events, including our annual My Bold Future luncheon and Champions for Girls gatherings
  • The knowledge that you will make sure Girls Inc. will always continue to be here for the thousands of girls who depend on us

Legacy gifts are for all, and can take many forms, including creating a bequest of cash or part of an estate, stocks, individual retirement accounts, real estate and life insurance. See more information on the various vehicles for legacy gifts below.

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Leave a Planned Gift

If you intend to leave a planned gift in support of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, please share your plans with us! This information is non-binding and allows our organization to better plan for future programming. You may fill out a Letter of Intent or contact Haley Shilts, Director of Development, at hshilts@gidenver.org or (303) 893-4363 ext. 114.

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Bequest
A bequest can include cash, stock, real estate or other assets. This option allows you to remain in control of your assets during your lifetime. It costs you nothing today and can reduce your estate tax burdens. Simply use your will to list the people and causes important to you and direct almost any assets you have to them.
Beneficiary Designation
Review and update beneficiary designations for your retirement and bank accounts. If you have any of the following, you have a great opportunity to change the lives of girls well into the future: IRA, 401(K) or 403 (B) retirement accounts, Investment accounts, Checking, savings, or CD account, or Life insurance policy. With a beneficiary designation, you still own the account and can continue to use it to meet your needs. To name or change your beneficiaries, ask your account custodian, insurance agent, or bank to send you a beneficiary designation form. You can name family, friends, or an institution like Girls Inc. of Metro Denver to inherit your account.
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Seek Professional Guidance
Using funds from your retirement plan may be the most tax-effective means of making a charitable gift. Because laws vary depending on when and how you make the gift, and to maximize tax benefits from your philanthropy, please seek professional guidance from an attorney or other professionals who are thoroughly versed in the area of tax law. You may also visit freewill.com to learn more information.
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Let Us Say Thank You
A gift in your estate plan is a powerful way to extend your support Girls Inc. of Metro Denver and the thousands of girls we serve, into the future, creating a lasting legacy. Please let us know if Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is already in your will or if we are listed as a beneficiary. This helps our organization and allows us to show our gratitude for your generosity and desire to sustain our organization and mission into the future. Your plans will be kept in the strictest confidence. For more information or our Tax ID number, call us at 303-893-4363 ext. 114

Questions?

 

Questions? Email Haley Shilts, Director of Development at HShilts@gidenver.org.