Build Your Legacy
When you include a gift for USA for UNFPA in your legacy planning, you become a champion for gender equity beyond your lifetime, leading the way for the health, dignity, and care of all women and girls worldwide for many generations.
A gift to USA for UNFPA in your will, trust, or by beneficiary designation costs nothing today and is a simple way to extend your support towards delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
Learn more about including USA for UNFPA in your legacy here, or reach out to our Donor Care Specialist at (646) 649-9108.
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LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST
Leaving a gift to USA for UNFPA in your will or trust is a simple, easy and powerful way to provide for the future of the people and causes dear to you. Your will or trust specifies how you would like your assets distributed after your lifetime, and you can designate a specific dollar amount, asset, or percentage of your estate for USA for UNFPA.
To leave a gift to USA for UNFPA, just share this sample language with your attorney:
“I give to USA for UNFPA, Federal Tax ID Number 13-3996346, or its successor organization [dollar amount, asset, or percentage] for its [unrestricted charitable use and purpose] or [its work in issue area/geographic region].”
NAMING USA FOR UNFPA AS A BENEFICIARY
There are many financial accounts that allow you to name a person or organization to receive your assets after your lifetime – called a beneficiary designation:
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IRA, 401k or other qualified
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Life Insurance Policy
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Certificate of Deposit
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Bank Account
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Brokerage Account
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Donor – Advised Fund
Naming a charitable organization as a beneficiary for gifts from some of these accounts can be beneficial, as these assets are often heavily taxed when passed to non-spouse beneficiaries.
A step-by-step guide to naming USA for UNFPA as a beneficiary to receive a set dollar amount or percentage from one of these accounts is available here:
JOIN OUR MARY D. LINDSAY LEGACY SOCIETY
Mary D. Lindsay was a founding member of USA for UNFPA, and a generous supporter and advocate for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. She was instrumental in establishing USA for UNFPA at a time when women’s rights were under threat, believing that given the opportunity, people would band together to overcome any and every obstacle to achieve fair and equal access to care for women and girls. With a gift in your will or trust, you’ll join our Mary D. Lindsay Legacy Society, standing up for women and girls today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Members receive opportunities to attend special events and briefings and to engage with a community of like-minded supporters committed to being there for every woman and girl for years to come.
The benefits of legacy giving are clear:
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You retain control of your assets during your lifetime.
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You can ensure your loved ones, and the causes you care about, are taken care of for the future.
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You can adjust your plans as needed should circumstances change.
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You can make a lasting impact in the lives of women and girls, ensuring their health, dignity and rights are prioritized for generations to come.
Together, we can achieve transformative results for women and girls everywhere.
“If your car breaks down, you go to a mechanic. If I’m concerned about women’s reproductive rights, then I’m going to support the experts. I get to have a worldwide impact.”
– Steve Rosenburg, Member of USA for UNFPA’s Legacy Society
Start here. Find the legacy giving option that works best for you.
WE WANT TO HELP
We are here to help you decide on a gift that is right for you. To notify us of a gift you have made or to explore your options for creating your own legacy, please contact: