Legacy Giving
Your Values. Your Vision. Our Future
When you support the WANSC, you aren't just helping us face the challenges of today - you are ensuring that our mission lives on for generations to come.
By making a legacy gift, you create a powerful, enduring impact that reflects your deeply held values. You don't need to be wealthy to make a meaningful difference; any gift, large or small, helps secure a brighter tomorrow for people who want to achieve self-sufficieny by providing food, resources, and support.
Simple Ways to Give:
1. A Gift in Your Will (Bequest)
The simplest and most popular way to give. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate to WANSC after your loved ones are taken care of.
How it works:
You instruct your attorney to include a short provision in your will or living trust.
The Benefit:
You retain full control over your assets during your lifetime, and you can modify your plan at any time if your circumstances change.
2. Beneficiary Designations
You can name WANSC as a beneficiary of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, or bank accounts.
How it works:
Request a change-of-beneficiary form from your plan administrator and name us as a primary or partial beneficiary.
The Benefit:
This process avoids probate completely and is often entirely separate from writing a will.
3. Gifts from an IRA (For Donors 70.5 or Older)
If you are over the age of 70.5, you can make a tax-free Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your traditional IRA.
How it works:
Instruct your IRA custodian to transfer funds directly to our organization.
The Benefit:
The gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if applicable, reducing your taxable income.