Join Our Legacy Circle
Planned gifts of all sizes are important and play a big role in ensuring that Solid Ground has the ability to help our residents and program participants meet current and future needs. Thank you for considering this important and powerful step. We’re honored and humbled to be a part of your legacy.
It used to be that only older, wealthy people crafted estate plans, but that’s not the case anymore! More and more people are choosing to take this important step earlier in life. And life happens. Regardless of age or income level, we all face major life events that can impact our financial situation positively or negatively.
Being a legacy donor…
- Gives you peace of mind, economic freedom, and stability.
- Takes the burden and potential conflict away from your family members.
- Reduces the tax burden for both you and your heirs.
- Allows you to share your legacy with future generations.
Planned gifts…
- Don’t affect your current financial security.
- Are revocable, so you have the ability to change your mind if your situation changes.
- Can save you money. It costs less to donate IRAs and retirement/pension plans to charity than to pass on to children.
Top 5 reasons to create or update your will:
- Birth of a child
- Death of a loved one
- Marriage or divorce
- Out-of-state move
- Recent tax law changes
Types of Planned Gifts
While there are many different planned giving vehicles, bequests and beneficiary designations are popular for their simplicity and ease.
1) Create an Estate Plan
One way to start your legacy with Solid Ground is by creating an estate plan. To help you get started, we’re sharing our new partnership with FreeWill, a free online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. FreeWill is easy to use and can be completed in just 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney. (EIN#: 23-7421892)
2) Designate Beneficiaries
Did you know you may have additional assets not covered in your will or trust? If you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or any additional accounts, these are called “non-probate assets” and they need to be planned for separately. Using the free online tool below, you can log all of your assets, receive printable instructions on how to set each one up with your broker, and even include Solid Ground as a beneficiary to further support our mission.
Tell Us Why You Give!
Have you already included a gift to Solid Ground in your will or trust?
Please take a minute to fill out this Report a gift in your will or trust form so we can thank you for your lasting commitment and ensure our records are up-to-date!
Tell us your story!
We’d love to know why you choose to include Solid Ground in your estate planning to help motivate others to give.
“Years of supporting Solid Ground have shown me how committed they are to solving problems at every level: the crisis, the ripples from that crisis, and the root cause of that crisis. That’s why including them in my will was such an easy decision.
“I’m confident that decades from now, Solid Ground will still be showing up, and still fighting for social justice, so that more people can experience life beyond poverty.”
~Claire S., Legacy Circle member
Questions?
Contact Giving Manager Briana Stevenson at 206.694.6724 or brianas@solid-ground.org.
Note: Solid Ground doesn’t provide legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with your attorney regarding your estate plans. We’re available to work with your professional advisors.
Solid Ground’s EIN/Tax ID #: 23-7421892