Legacy Giving

Give Abilities a Chance — for Generations to Come

Gifts the Grow Beyond a Lifetime

When you include Able to Serve in your will or estate plan, you’re planting seeds that will grow for generations. These legacy gifts allow us to expand our mission and serve more adults with disabilities with faith-based, life-enriching programs.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

Bequests (Wills & Trusts) – A bequest provision in your will or trust will allow you to make a significant gift to Able to Serve without reducing your current income.
Life Insurance – By changing the beneficiary of your policy you can make a gift to Able to Serve .
Qualified Retirement Plans (IRA, Keogh, 401k, 403b) – Your qualified retirement plan can provide a significant gift to Able to Serve.
Make a significant planned or end-of-life pledge

Legacy Society

We invite you to become part of a special community of faithful friends who’ve chosen to leave a legacy of hope.

Member Benefits Include:

Welcome packet and entry to Legacy Society
Recognition in our Annual Report (or remain anonymous)
Invitations to exclusive donor events and tours
Reserved seating at the Annual Benefit (upon request)
Regular impact updates on how your legacy gift is changing lives

Is a Legacy Fund gift eligible for tax deduction?

Yes. The primary reason one makes a gift to a charitable ministry is to further the work of that ministry while simultaneously receiving a tax advantage. We at Able to Serve are glad to offer both goals through our Legacy Fund.

What kind of things can be donated?

CURRENCY

A recurring gift of cash, check, credit card or bank draft is one way to fulfill your charitable giving.

GIFTS OF INCOME

Include Able to Serve in your will or trust.

LIFE INSURANCE

There are several ways to give life insurance to Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund. You can name Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund as a beneficiary, transfer the ownership of an existing policy or purchase a new policy naming Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund as a beneficiary.

REAL ESTATE

A gift of real property can be deeded to Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund out right or upon death.

BEQUEST

A bequest provision in your will or trust will allow you to make a significant gift to Able to Serve without reducing your current income.

RETIREMENT ASSETS

One of the easiest ways Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund can grow is through beneficiary designations of retirement funds. This allows you to access the funds during your lifetime, if and when you need them, and still benefit Able to Serve upon your passing.

BEQUEST AND MEMORIAL GIFTS

Through your will, you can perpetuate good stewardship with a living memorial. The Able to Serve Legacy Fund can be a beneficiary of a specific device or the ultimate beneficiary of a Charitable Remainder Trust. In addition, any funeral memorials that are contributed in your memory can be directed to Able to Serve’s Legacy Fund.