Gifts that plan for the future
Bequests & Legacy Gifts: The Importance of Planning
One of the easiest and most flexible ways to make a gift to Child and Family Services is through your will or revocable living trust.
These are some of the most important reasons why you should make your will and make sure that your will is up-to-date:
PEACE OF MIND You will know the satisfaction of completing your estate plan and providing for the people and charities who matter the most to you. You, not state law, directs where your hard won assets are distributed.
FLEXIBILITY Your will is a document that can be changed as your circumstances … or the circumstances around you change.
TAX SAVINGS You can usually take advantage of state and federal tax saving.
PROVIDE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES You can be creative in the ways that you provide for your loved ones and provide for contingencies.
CREATE A LEGACY Only with a will or up-to-date estate plan can you provide for a charity and make a lasting contribution…for future generations.
Naming Child and Family Services in your will
Our legal name is Child and Family Services of NH, Inc.
This is an example of how your attorney might name us in your will:
“Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, Inc., a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Hampshire with its principal place of business located at 99 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03105.”
Our tax payer identification number is:
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Here are samples of different bequests you might want to consider:
Unrestricted bequests
“I give to Child and Family Services of NH, a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Hampshire with its principal place of business located at 99 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, the sum of $1,000 to be used for its general corporate purposes.”
“I give to Child and Family Services of NH, a non-profit corporation…, ten percent (10%) percent of the rest, remainder & residual of my estate.”
Bequests for the Endowment Fund
“I give to Child and Family Services, a non-profit corporation…, the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to be placed in its general endowment fund.”
“I give to Child and Family Services of NH, a non-profit corporation…, the sum of $5,000 for its general Endowment Fund, the income to be used for its corporate purposes in accordance with the applicable policies of the Board of Directors.”
“All the rest, remainder and residual of my estate, I give to Child and Family Services of NH, a non-profit corporation…, to be used for its general corporate purposes.”
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Bequest for Camp Spaulding and camper scholarships
“I give to Child and Family Services of NH, a non-profit corporation…, the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), the income to be used for the benefit of Camp Spaulding and related programs.”
These are the types of bequests most commonly used:
Specific bequest: You describe exactly what you want to leave in terms of dollar amount or property (e.g. land, house, collections).
Example:“I give $5,000 or my XYZ common stock to Child and Family Services.”
Percentage bequest: You describe a percentage amount to allow for fluctuations in the eventual size of your estate.
Example: “I give ten percent of my estate to Child and Family Services.”
Residuary bequest: You decide what amount or percentage will be given AFTER you’re your specific bequests.
Example: “I give all the rest, residue and remainder to Child and Family Services.”
Contingent bequest: You make flexible arrangements if case some other event happens or does not happen.
Example: “If my aunt does not survive me or disclaims her interest, then I give her portion to Child and Family Services.”
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Tax advantages
There is no limit on the amount that you can leave to Child and Family Services through your bequest or estate. If your estate is subject to state or federal estate taxes, then your gift will also be fully tax deductible.
Use of bequests and estate gifts
Bequests and estate gifts are used to support important strategic objectives as determined by policies of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise directed to a specific purpose by the donor.
If you have a more specific purpose in mind, please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your objectives. Whether you choose to restrict your gift or leave its use to the Agency, your support will make a difference in the life of a child or family in need. Thank you.
Recognition – Join the Children’s Aid and Protection Society
If you choose to notify us during your lifetime, we will gratefully acknowledge your generosity during your lifetime as a member of the Children’s Aid and Protection Society. We currently list all of the Society’s members, except those who request anonymity, in our Annual Report and on our website. If you choose not to notify us of your charitable intent during your lifetime, then we will honor your gift posthumously upon it receipt.
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click here for a membership form
click here for a list of members
Please contact Ruth Zax in complete confidence:
Ruth B. Zax, CFRE
Director of Development & Planned Giving
Child and Family Services
P.O. Box 448
Manchester, NH 03105
Telephone: 603-518-4130
Fax: 603-668-6260
Email: zaxr@cfsnh.org
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