The Children’s Institute has provided expert care to children and their families for over 120 years, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the community. Our legacy of care has been possible thanks to the generous philanthropic support from donors like you. We are immensely grateful for the unwavering generosity that enables us to serve every child and their family, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Charitable gift planning allows many to make gifts that might not otherwise be possible in their lifetime, while also realizing tax benefits - protecting wealth for your family while supporting the children we serve.
The Children’s Institute Foundation’s Advancement team welcomes the opportunity to speak with you about how you can support our work through a range of planned giving options.
Include a bequest to The Children’s Institute Foundation in your will or trust with our sample bequest language: “I give to The Children’s Institute Foundation, Federal Tax ID Number 87-2684499 (the sum of $______)/(______% of my estate) for the benefit of The Children’s Institute to be used for _______.”
You can also name The Children’s Institute Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan assets – IRA, 401(k) or 401 (b). Simply update your beneficiary forms and include The Children’s Institute Foundation as the beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement plan.
Donating appreciated stocks or bonds to The Children’s Institute Foundation supports our amazing kids and can also provides tax benefits for you and your family.
Support our amazing kids and their families by giving a gift to The Children’s Institute Foundation that makes payments to you and your loved ones. A charitable gift annuity is a great way to donate assets (cash, stocks, CDs, etc.) and receive a fixed amount of monthly income for you and one additional beneficiary.
Starting at age 70 ½, you can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA and make a difference in the lives of others while receiving tax benefits.
Use your donor advised fund to make a gift that impacts children and their families. You can designate the final fund balance to The Children’s Institute Foundation.
You can name The Children’s Institute Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance plan, ensuring that our amazing kids and their families are supported for years to come.
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Not sure what the next step is? You can always call our Information Center to speak to a team member who can direct you to the support and answers you need.