Leave a Legacy For Foster Children
By incorporating planned giving into your philanthropic strategy, you are laying the groundwork for a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth and the families that nurture them. These thoughtful contributions provide stability and sustainability, ensuring that our programs continue to thrive and evolve, offering vital support for generations to come.
Your commitment to planned giving is not merely a donation; it is a legacy, a testament to your enduring compassion for those in need. Join us in building a brighter future for foster children, empowering them with the resources and opportunities they deserve through the enduring impact of planned giving.
3 Common Methods of Planned Giving
1.
Specific
Leave a certain dollar amount in your will to bequeath to Goshen Valley.
2.
Percentage
Leave a percentage of your total estate to Goshen Valley.
3.
Residual
Leave the remainder after all other specific bequests are made.
Sample Bequest Language
Your attorney can help on deciding how to best structure your estate planning. Here is sample language that can be used in a will to make this type of bequest. We recommend consulting with your attorney to approve all used language.
Sample Specific Language
“I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to The Goshen Valley Foundation (tax id number 58-2361483), a nonprofit corporation duly existing under the laws of Georgia and headquartered in Canton, Cherokee County Georgia, to use at the Board of Trustee’s discretion.”
Sample Percent Language
“I give, devise, and bequeath an amount equal to ______ percent of the net value of my estate to The Goshen Valley Foundation (tax id number 58-2361483), a nonprofit corporation duly existing under the laws of Georgia and headquartered in Canton, Cherokee County Georgia, to use at the Board of Trustee’s discretion.”
Sample Residual Language
“I give, devise, and bequeath the residue of my estate, after the satisfaction of all specific bequests and the payment of all taxes and other costs attending my death, to The Goshen Valley Foundation (tax id number 58-2361483), a nonprofit corporation duly existing under the laws of Georgia and headquartered in Canton, Cherokee County Georgia, to use at the Board of Trustee’s discretion.”