Helping Today Preserve Tomorrow
Endowment income is the key to a bright tomorrow. YMCA Heritage Club members make a planned gift or a one time gift to the YMCA's Endowment Fund. Earnings from gifts to this fund benefit current programming, while the principal supports future needs. These funds are managed by experienced community leaders.
To become a member of the Heritage Club, you can:
- Include the YMCA Endowment Fund in your will.
- Give an outright gift of: cash, securities, real estate or insurance policies.
- Make a gift in memory of someone.
- Plan a life income gift such as a: gift annuity, pooled income fund agreement, charitable remainder unitrusts or revocable charitable trust.
- Name the YMCA Endowment Fund as beneficiary or owner of an insurance policy.
We are pleased to recognize planned gift donors with lifelong membership in the YMCA Heritage Club at the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA. Aptly named, this distinguished honor celebrates the legacy of giving that you have created.
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Including the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA in your estate plan is a simple, yet powerful way to invest in the Y’s future. When you make a planned gift—no matter the size—you help strengthen the Y experience for future generations of your neighbors.
You can enhance YMCA priorities that have personal meaning to you, such as scholarships/financial assistance, support specific programs, or capital initiatives. You may also choose to make an unrestricted gift that enables the Y to best address future needs. Whatever your commitment, you’ll join a special tradition of giving and be welcomed into the YMCA Heritage Club.
Did you already make a gift?
Please tell us about it! We can celebrate it publicly or keep it quiet if you want to stay anonymous. Either way, knowing about your plans will help us better prepare for a strong future. Download the Heritage Club Membership Form, fill it out and e-mail it to adam.shilling@bvfymca.org.
You may also e-mail us at adam.shilling@bvfymca.org and include "Heritage Club Membership" in the subject line. Please provide your name, address, telephone number, and your comments / questions and someone will contact you about your interest in the Heritage Club.
Membership Benefits
Your YMCA Heritage Club membership involves no dues, obligations or solicitations, but it does allow the Y to thank you and recognize you for the contribution you have made. It may also inspire generosity in others.
Members of the YMCA Heritage Club will receive benefits such as:
- An invitation to an annual VIP recognition event hosted by the YMCA's CEO
- Special YMCA Heritage Club gift
- Recognition in the YMCA's annual Impact Report
- Recognition on the YMCA Heritage Club webpage
Other planned giving benefits may include:
- A charitable tax deduction
- Reduction of estate settlement costs
- Reduced capital gains taxes
*The Buckeye Valley Family YMCA does not provide legal, tax or financial advice to its donors or their advisors. We encourage you to review your gift plans with your legal and tax advisor to determine the best plan for you.
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