Leave a Lasting Impact: Legacy Giving at the YMCA
Through a legacy gift, you extend your values far beyond your lifetime, making a lasting impact in the lives of people you may never meet, but whose lives will forever be changed because of you. Together, we can ensure the Y remains a safe welcoming space where all can thrive for generations to come.
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving allows you to make a meaningful contribution to the YMCA through your estate, retirement account, or other planned giving options. These gifts often cost you nothing during your lifetime, yet they leave a powerful impact on the lives of those we serve.
Ways Your Legacy Can Make a Difference:
- $50,000 could endow a scholarship fund, providing summer camp experiences for children whose families might not otherwise afford it.
- $100,000 could fund child care scholarships for an entire year, helping families balance work and family life.
- $150,000 could help care for and maintain our YMCA facilities, keeping them safe, welcoming, and vibrant for everyone who walks through our doors.
- Gifts of any size can be directed toward areas of the YMCA that mean the most to you — from youth development programs to health and wellness initiatives for seniors.
How to Include the YMCA in Your Legacy:
- Wills and Trust – Name the YMCA in your will or trust
- Life Insurance – Name the YMCA either as a sole beneficiary or as a contingent beneficiary
- Charitable Trust – Supports the YMCA while providing financial benefits to you and your loved ones
- IRA – Donate directly from your IRA any amount
- Donor Advised Fund – Allows you to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the YMCA
- POD or TOD Designation – Allows a designated beneficiary to receive the account assets directly upon the owner’s death
- Charitable Gift Annuity – A gift is made to a charity while you receive tax benefits
- Cash Gift – Direct gift to the YMCA Endowment
- Memorial Gift – Establish a memorial gift in honor of a loved one
- Appreciated Assets – Legacy giving such as stocks, bonds, or real estate
How to include the YMCA in your Estate Plans:
The Stevens Point Area YMCA is a 501© non-profit organization. Planned gift options can offer significant tax benefits and avoid capital gains tax. We recommend that you consult your legal and/or financial advisors to determine the planned giving options that best aligns with your goals
To include the Stevens Point Area YMCA in your plans, please use our legal name and Federal Tax ID
Legal Name: Young Men’s Christian Association of Stevens Point
Address: 1800 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Federal Tax ID Number: 39-1102612
Keep us in the know!
It is critical to let us know of your gift because many popular retirement plan administrators assume no obligation to notify a charity of your gift designation
By leaving a legacy gift, you’re helping ensure the YMCA continues to serve as a place where children can learn, families can thrive, and communities can come together for generations to come.
To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please contact:
Lori Kozicki, Mission Advancement Director
📧 lkozicki@spymca.org | 📞 (715) 952-9359