Are you passionate about the mission of YWCA Charleston and want to make a lasting impact? Planned giving offers a powerful way to support the organization's work while ensuring your financial future.

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What is Planned Giving?

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Planned giving involves making a charitable gift that will take effect in the future, often after your lifetime. This allows you to support the causes you care about while also considering your personal financial goals.

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Planned Giving Benefits:​

 

• Tax Advantages:

  • Planned gifts can offer significant tax benefits, including potential estate tax reductions.

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• Personalized Giving:

  • You can tailor your gift to align with your specific interests and values.

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• Peace of Mind:

  • Knowing that your legacy will support a cause you believe in can provide a sense of fulfillment.

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Ways to make a planned gift to YWCA Charleston:​

 

• Establishing a Trust:

  • A trust can be set up to provide income for you or your beneficiaries during your lifetime, with the remaining assets going to YWCA Charleston upon your death.

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• Setting Up a Charitable Gift Annuity:

  • This arrangement provides you with a guaranteed income for life, with the remainder going to YWCA Charleston after your death.

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• Creating a Gift Through Your Estate:

  • You can include a bequest to YWCA Charleston in your will or trust.

YWCA Charleston is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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To learn more about planned giving options and how you can make a lasting impact on the lives in Charleston, please contact Krista Casto at  kcasto@ywcacharleston.org.

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Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.