Planned Giving
Leaving a gift to Emerald Youth Foundation in your will or by beneficiary designation is a great way to invest in the future of our youth and make a lasting difference for tomorrow. Leaving a gift is easy and rewarding. Many people are surprised to learn how easy it is to make a lasting difference for the charities they love by leaving a gift in their will or by naming them as beneficiaries of a retirement plan and/or other financial account.
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving is a win-win approach to philanthropic donations that supports Emerald Youth Foundation and can benefit you now or in the future. Simply put, planned giving is the transfer of assets to Emerald Youth during a lifetime or as part of an estate plan. This forward-thinking approach to giving is “planned” because often these assets are not liquid, have tax consequences, and are generally transferred via a will or other written means.
It’s Easy
Whether it is naming Emerald Youth in your will or trust, or a gift of house and property, there is an easy option that is right for you.
How You Benefit
You decide how much to give – no gift is too small.
Your gift costs you nothing now.
You can take care of your family first.
You retain control of your assets during your lifetime and can change your mind if circumstances change.
You may choose to keep your gift anonymous.
You can leave a gift in honor or memory of someone who inspired your commitment to our youth.
You will be remembered as someone who raised our youth to become promising, Godly young adult leaders.
Choose the Right Gift for You
Emerald Youth supporters like you frequently tell us, “I wish I could do more.” You can! You can help support our youth for generations to come by simply naming the Emerald Youth Foundation as a beneficiary of any of these types of accounts:
- Retirement Accounts
- Life Insurance Policies
- Bank or Brokerage Accounts
- Certificates of Deposit
- Donor Advised Funds
It’s easy to do.
Download our factsheet to learn more.
If you are over the age of 70½ , you can save on income tax when making donations to qualified charities, such as Emerald Youth, directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
Leave a gift that costs you nothing now.
You can take care of family first and include the Emerald Youth Foundation to receive a specific amount or percentage of your estate. You can also name us as a contingent beneficiary, so our youth are next in line after your loved ones.
Download this factsheet to learn more.
How To Leave a Gift
Support the Emerald Youth Foundation for years to come by simply signing your name on a beneficiary designation form.
Step 1: Obtain the appropriate forms on the account website or by calling the customer service number on your statement to request that a form be mailed to you.
Step 2: Write in the Emerald Youth Foundation as a beneficiary and use our Employer Identification Number Federal Tax Identification Number: where the form asks for a social security number.
Step 3: Mail in the form to your administrator and let us know about your gift so we can say thank you and ensure your wishes are fulfilled. Please email the VP of Advancement Haylee Marshall at hmarshall@emeraldyouth.org.
Support the Emerald Youth Foundation for years to come by leaving a gift to Emerald Youth in your will.
Step 1: share this sample language with your lawyer or advisor.
I give (percentage of my estate or description of asset or dollars) to the Emerald Youth Foundation, 1014 Heiskell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921, EIN 28752892: for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.
Step 2: Please email the VP of Advancement Haylee Marshall at hmarshall@emeraldyouth.org to know about your gift so we can say thanks and help ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
We’re Here To Help
To notify us of a legacy gift you have planned, or to discuss the best gift option for you, please contact Courtney Tilford at (865) 637-3227 ext. 185 or by email at ctilford@emeraldyouth.org.