Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts

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You Make a Remarkable Difference

When you include Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota in your estate plans - often called a planned gift or legacy gift - you create lasting impact. Your generosity ensures our mission continues for generations to come, empowering individuals with disabilities and their families through expanded services, enriched programs, and greater opportunities for independence.

There are several simple and meaningful ways to leave a legacy:

  • Naming Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota as a beneficiary of your retirement account
  • Designating us as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy or annuity
  • Including a bequest in your will or trust

Gifts from Retirement Accounts

A gift from your retirement account can benefit both you and Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota. Once you reach age 72, required minimum distributions from IRAs often create tax burdens. Federal law allows you to make direct annual transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to a charity - called a Qualified Charitable Distribution - without treating it as taxable income if you are over 70½.

You may also designate Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota as a charitable beneficiary of your retirement account. Unlike individual heirs, charitable beneficiaries do not pay income tax on these funds, ensuring your support makes its full intended impact.

Life Insurance and Annuities

Naming Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or annuity is an easy, powerful way to make a lasting gift. Simply update your Beneficiary Form - no need to amend your will. Even a partial designation can provide critical future support.

Bequests in Your Will or Trust

A bequest - also known as a gift through your will - is one of the most common ways to leave a legacy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset (such as real estate) to Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota.

Sample Language for Your Attorney

  • Residuary Bequest:
    “I give all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota, EIN: 45-0226705, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
  • Specific Bequest:
    “I give the sum of $______ to Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota, EIN: 45-0226705, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
  • Real Estate Bequest:
    “I give the real property described as [LEGAL DESCRIPTION] to Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota, EIN: 45-0226705, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

You may also choose to designate your bequest to a specific program or initiative most meaningful to you.

Our Legal Information

  • Legal Name: Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota
  • IRS Tax Identification Number (EIN): 45-0226705
  • Address: 301 1st St NE, Mandan, ND 58554
  • Planned Giving Contact: Ann Marie Sanders - asanders@esgwnd.org

Let’s Talk About Your Legacy

If you’d like to discuss legacy giving options, please reach out to Ann Marie Sanders at asanders@esgwnd.org. Together, we can ensure your generosity continues making a difference in the lives of North Dakotans for years to come.