Is Food Bank For NYC in Your Estate Plan?
Resources to Help You Plan
We understand that it’s often hard to know where to start when creating your legacy. It’s why we offer a variety of tools to help inform you and your loved ones about the various options that will help you create an estate plan that meets your needs.
Please take advantage of the FREE resources we have designed that allow you to make informed decisions as you look to achieve your personal and charitable goals.
While it’s always in your best interest to consult with a lawyer or financial professional, we are here to help provide details on how your gift can have the greatest impact. Please feel free to contact Dawn Ellwood, Director, Planned Giving, at dellwood@foodbanknyc.org or 646.634.3984
Notification of a Bequest Intention
Why You Should Document Your Bequest Gift
PEACE OF MIND. Sharing your estate plan with Food Bank For NYC ensures that your wishes will be met. We can provide sample bequest language to help you, your legal advisor, or your financial planner carry out your intentions.
DESIGNATING A PURPOSE. If you have a special purpose in mind, we can work with you to draft a letter of intention that designates your gift for a specific area or program.
NO OBLIGATIONS. Documenting your bequest does not make it binding or irrevocable—you still have the liberty to revise your estate plan if your circumstances or priorities change.
IT COUNTS. Planned gifts are a crucial source of support for Food Bank For NYC. Documentation authorizes your gift to count toward Food Bank For NYC’s fundraising goals, assists with long-term planning efforts, and inspires others.
RECOGNITION. When Food Bank For NYC is aware of your gift, it allows us to express our gratitude during your lifetime. Notifying us of a bequest intention qualifies you for membership in the Crown Legacy Society. Society members receive many benefits including customized communications, special invitations, honor rolls, and personal assistance.
How to Document Your Bequest
To document your bequest, we request the following items:
- Notification of Bequest Intention Form*
- A copy of one of the following:
- The relevant portion of your will or living trust document naming Food Bank For NYC
- The relevant portion of your retirement-plan beneficiary designation with available pertinent plan information (plan type, name of account owner, plan administrator, most recent market value information, date)
Should you have any questions about completing the form, gift amount valuation, or the supporting documentation, please contact our office.
To confidentially document your bequest intention online, please complete the Bequest Intention Form below.
We are grateful to all our friends who have supported Food Bank For NYC in this most personal and meaningful of ways. We look forward to partnering with you.
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