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Bequest Through Will or Living Trust

Charitable Bequest

Making a charitable bequest via your will or living trust is one of the easiest and most flexible ways that you can make a legacy gift to Promises2Kids.

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Benefits of a Bequest

Receive a Charitable Deduction When Gifted
Reduce the Taxes Assumed by Your Family
Support Foster Youth with Your Legacy

Ways to Make a Bequest

Percentage: gift a certain percentage of your estate
Specific: gift a specific monetary amount or asset such as a home
Residual: gift the balance or residual of your estate

Become a Member of the Promises2Kids Promising Futures Legacy Circle

Join a visionary group of people, known as the Promising Futures Legacy Circle, who have shown their commitment to creating a brighter future for foster children with a legacy gift to Promises2Kids. With thoughtful planning, anyone can make a lasting impact that benefits themselves and their loved ones and bring hope to thousands of future foster children, while enjoying tax advantages and other benefits.

Legacy Circle members receive special benefits and recognition, including invitations to exclusive quarterly events and a welcome gift to acknowledge your generosity.

To join, simply notify us of your plans to make a legacy gift to Promises2Kids. Be part of the solution by joining the Promising Futures Legacy Circle and leave a legacy gift through a Will, Trust or other long-range plan.

How a Bequest Works

A charitable bequest is easy and with the help of an attorney, you can include the following language to support Promises2Kids:

“I/We give and devise $________ (or _______% of my/our estate) to the Promises2Kids Foundation, a California nonprofit corporation. Tax ID # 95-3655288”

Need Assistance?

For questions about leaving a bequest to Promises2Kids or to notify us of your bequest, please contact Amanda Baumann, Director of Philanthropy at 714.414.6529 or amanda@promises2kids.org

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IN 1978, AFTER READING A LOCAL ARTICLE ABOUT CHILD ABUSE,

I made it my personal mission to support children in our community who experience trauma at home. For the past 40 years, Promises2Kids has done that by helping foster youth understand that their horrific pasts do not define their futures. My family estate gift will enable Promises2Kids to continue changing lives for future generations.

By naming Promises2Kids as a beneficiary of my estate, I am trying to make a difference by increasing the chances these young people have to rise above the trauma they have suffered.

NORMA HIRSH
PROMISES2KIDS CO-FOUNDER
SIBLINGS RECONNECT THANKS TO SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU!

Ivan (13) and Allie (10) entered foster care after their mother passed away. They had been separated for approximately one year.

At a recent visit to the park, Ivan threw a football in the air over the playground and signaled for Allie and the Camp Connect team to try and catch it. They ran in circles and flailed their arms in an attempt to catch Ivan’s great football throw. It gave him a sense of pride and happiness.

Later on the swings, Allie challenged Ivan to see who could swing higher. Ivan, pretending to be scared of heights, let his little sister win.

Afterwards they pulled up to Allie’s favorite restaurant for dinner. Next to the restaurant was a frozen yogurt shack. Ivan said he had never tasted frozen yogurt before. Without hesitation, they rushed into the store and were mesmerized by all of the flavors and toppings. They both smiled as they tasted it. Ivan said, “I have to admit – yogurt didn’t sound like a good treat. It sounded like a healthy breakfast. But frozen yogurt is AWESOME!”
I HAVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADVERSITY,

and have much empathy for foster kids in our community. With the care and support from Promises2Kids, they can overcome their past trauma and eventually lead successful and productive lives, just like I did.

By naming Promises2Kids as a beneficiary of my estate, I am trying to make a difference by increasing the chances these young people have to rise above the trauma they have suffered.

MARK SWEENEY
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER

Interested in Learning More?

Our Free Estate Planning Guide Can Assist with Planning Your Will & Trust

This complimentary, Estate Planning Guide will help you work alongside your advisor and show you the many ways you can leave a legacy to Promises2Kids, your family or your community.

Please fill out the form below to receive the guide or contact James Sison, Major Gifts Officer at 619-815-0783 or James@promises2kids.org.

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Charitable Bequest

Benefits of a Bequest

Ways to Make a Bequest

Become a Member of the Promises2Kids Promising Futures Legacy Circle

How a Bequest Works

Need Assistance?

IN 1978, AFTER READING A LOCAL ARTICLE ABOUT CHILD ABUSE,

NORMA HIRSH
PROMISES2KIDS CO-FOUNDER

SIBLINGS RECONNECT THANKS TO SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU!

I HAVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADVERSITY,

MARK SWEENEY
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER

Interested in Learning More?

Our Free Estate Planning Guide Can Assist with Planning Your Will & Trust

Add impact to your inbox.

Charitable Bequest

Benefits of a Bequest

Ways to Make a Bequest

Become a Member of the Promises2Kids Promising Futures Legacy Circle

How a Bequest Works

Need Assistance?

IN 1978, AFTER READING A LOCAL ARTICLE ABOUT CHILD ABUSE,

NORMA HIRSH PROMISES2KIDS CO-FOUNDER

SIBLINGS RECONNECT THANKS TO SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU!

I HAVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADVERSITY,

MARK SWEENEY LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER

Interested in Learning More?

Our Free Estate Planning Guide Can Assist with Planning Your Will & Trust

Add impact to your inbox.

NORMA HIRSH
PROMISES2KIDS CO-FOUNDER

MARK SWEENEY
LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER