Planned Giving
Begin Your Legacy With Us
With gift planning, you can provide long-lasting support for Tewa Women United while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. Your gift will support TWU’s holistic work in environmental and reproductive justice throughout the Tewa homelands. Planned giving includes gifts of stock, distributions from your retirement account, and bequests made through your will or trust.
Tax-Smart Giving through your IRA or gifts of stock
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-efficient way for those 70 ½ or older to donate from their IRA, while also counting towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution. For those who are at least 73 years old, QCDs count toward the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
When you donate stocks and securities, you make an outsized impact without taking money directly out of your bank account. Plus–neither you nor Tewa Women United will be taxed on the gains for appreciated assets you donate.
START THE PROCESS OF MAKING A GIFT THROUGH YOUR IRA OR STOCKS
Bequests through will or trust
You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to help sustain and further our work in the future. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support Tewa Women United.
To help get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, a free online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. We’ve partnered with Free Will to support you in this process. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
What are the benefits of making a bequest?
- You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
- You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
- You may receive estate tax savings
Have you already included a gift to Tewa Women United in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Non-Probate Assets: How to Name Beneficiaries
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? These are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate Tewa Women United as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.