leave a legacy
August is national “Make a Will” month, a timely reminder to update your will or create one if necessary. A will not only ensures your wishes are honored after your life, it also secures your charitable legacy. A charitable bequest in your will costs you nothing during your lifetime, but allows you to make a positive impact on causes close to your heart for generations to come.
Give for the Future.
The greatest benefit of a legacy gift through the Sanford Health Foundation is knowing you’ll help people and make an impact for generations. You may also experience several financial and personal benefits:
- You may avoid capital gains and other taxes on assets.
- You could receive charitable income tax deductions and other tax benefits.
- You can determine how your gift is spent.
- By planning ahead, asset distribution is clear to avoid an accidental disinheritance.
- You’ll help secure Sanford Health’s future.
- You’ll ensure your life’s work and values will always be honored and remembered through the Sanford Health Foundation Legacy Society.
Ways to Give
Below are a few ways you can make a planned gift to the Sanford Health Foundation. If you want to learn more, please visit sanfordlegacy.org.
Bequest
One of our frequently chosen legacy options is to name the Sanford Health Foundation as a beneficiary of your assets through your will or trust.
Retirement Assets
An IRA charitable rollover may let you transfer up to $105,000 to the Sanford Health Foundation tax free.
Life Insurance
You can donate life insurance policies to contribute to charitable efforts or designate the Sanford Health Foundation as a beneficiary.
Free Estate Planning Guide
Start planning for the future now. Our free step-by-step guide will help you create or update your estate plan to protect everything you love and leave a meaningful legacy.
Download the GuideLet’s Connect
If you have included or are considering including a gift to Sanford Health Foundation as part of your estate plan or in the form of another gift, we’d love to connect. No matter where you’re at in the process, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Legacy Stories
The most powerful way to see the good our donors do is to meet them. Learn about how these donor gifts are changing lives. Each gift through the Sanford Health Foundation means a story for good.