Legacy Giving

Have you ever thought about what your legacy will be?

Many people wonder how they will leave a lasting impact in the organizations that have meant the most to them and their families throughout their lifetime. The Greater Moncton YMCA Foundation can help show our dedicated donors, volunteers and members how they can help ensure that the Y is able to continue providing support to the community long into the future.

Many of our friends and supporters would like to make a significant and lasting impact on the YMCA of Greater Moncton through a major gift but find they are unable to realize this goal today. They often find they need their assets in order to provide for their family’s day to day cost of living. Planned giving allows people to realize their goals of philanthropy by planning today for a future gift out of their estate.

You may already be familiar with many types of planned giving. A few of these are described briefly below.

Bequest:

By far the most common form of planned giving, an outright charitable bequest is made through terms of a will. It may be either a specified amount, a percentage of a final estate or the residual of an estate after loved ones have been provided for or other specific bequests have been made.

Life Insurance Policy:

A charity may be named as beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy or you may want to purchase a life insurance policy specifically for the purpose of gifting to the YMCA of Greater Moncton. Using life insurance as a planned giving tool can allow many people to leave much larger gifts than otherwise possible.

RRSPs:

A donor may designate a charity as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or annuity, payable upon death. As a not-for-profit, the charity would not be subject to taxes on retirement plan assets, which non-charity heirs would be subject to.

Planned gifts can enable you to maximize on significant tax benefits. Many times, these tax advantages will make it possible for you to make a greater gift than you thought possible, while also benefiting your family and heirs. With careful planning today, you may reduce or eliminate estate, inheritance, or gift taxes, allowing your family and the charities you support to receive the full benefits of your life’s work. Certain gift plans actually result in a greater amount of wealth passed on to family.

As with all financial decisions, a planned gift should be designed with care and in consultation with your personal financial planner and lawyer.

The YMCA Greater Moncton Foundation has an established an endowment fund for planned gifts. Our endowment fund provides a source of funding for the YMCA of Greater Moncton. Endowment is a fund in which assets are invested. Each year, the principal remains invested and the earnings of the fund are used to support the Y. In this way, an endowment fund can grow and provide support for its designated purpose in perpetuity. When you contribute to the YMCA of Greater Moncton endowment fund, you create a permanent legacy of support for the Y.

The Heritage Club was established for those who have shared with us that we are included in their legacy plans. The Heritage Club enables us to recognize and thank donors today for their gifts of tomorrow. As the Heritage Club membership grows, we know that our future becomes stronger and that the YMCA of Greater Moncton will always be here to strengthen local families. People who have included the YMCA in their plans only need to let us know – it’s that easy.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Bonnie MacFadyen by email at: bonnie.macfadyen@ymcamoncton.ca or by phone: (506) 875-7376.