Become a Legacy Donor
“My husband, Bob, and I care deeply about our community and ensuring the health and well-being of families in Washington State. We know WithinReach is an essential part of making that happen. By including WithinReach in our estate plans, we can continue to support the work that matters most to us, for years to come. Please consider joining us in making a gift to WithinReach in your will or trust – your gift helps create stronger families!”
– Patty and Bob Hayes
Why Leave a Legacy?
Every child deserves a healthy start, and every family deserves access to the resources they need to thrive.
When you include WithinReach in your estate plans, you help ensure that future generations of Washington families can connect to nutritious food, quality healthcare, early childhood supports, and other essential services. Your legacy gift becomes an investment in healthier families, stronger communities, and a more equitable future.
Regardless of the size of your gift, your commitment helps sustain WithinReach’s mission for years to come.
By giving a gift to WithinReach, made through your will or another form of planned giving, you become a member of our Legacy Circle. WithinReach’s Legacy Circle is comprised of generous and forward-thinking donors who support our long-term success and assure their goals and values extend past their lifetime, creating sustainability so that our organization’s work can be carried on into the future.
No matter what you choose to give, your important contribution will be honored – with your permission – through recognition in our Annual Impact Report.
Sample Bequest Language
If you wish to include WithinReach in your will or trust, you may share the following sample language with your attorney or estate planning professional.
Specific Bequest
I give and bequeath the sum of $_______ to WithinReach, a Washington nonprofit organization, to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Percentage Bequest
I give and bequeath _______% of my estate to WithinReach, a Washington nonprofit organization, to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Residual Bequest
I give and bequeath _______% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to WithinReach, a Washington nonprofit organization, to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Please note: This language is intended as a general example only. We encourage all donors to consult with their attorney, tax advisor, or financial professional when preparing estate planning documents.
Here are some additional possible ways to leave a legacy, via your will or living trust:
- Bequests of specific money and/or other assets, or an overall percentage of your estate
- Beneficiary of a life insurance policy
- Transfer of long-term appreciated stock and other securities
- IRA contributions and retirement plans
- Real estate
Before deciding on what type of gift you might make to WithinReach, please consult with your attorney and financial advisor. Tax laws change and an independent estate planning professional should always review your individual situation.
For more information on any of these planned giving options, or to let us know you have included WithinReach in your estate plans, please contact funddev@withinreachwa.org. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential, and imply no obligation to make a gift.
Let Us Thank You
Already Included WithinReach in Your Plans?
If you have already included WithinReach in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate plans, we would be honored to thank you and welcome you into the Legacy Circle.
Sharing your intentions with us is voluntary and confidential and does not obligate you to disclose the value of your gift.
Contact us at funddev@withinreachwa.org.