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Estate planning can feel overwhelming with all the details and choices involved—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, feel free to reach out—we’d love to connect with you!
How does Gilda’s Club benefit from a planned gift?
A planned gift to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission. These future-focused gifts provide critical support that allows us to offer free emotional and social support to individuals and families facing cancer—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Because planned gifts are often made from assets rather than income, they allow donors to make a more significant impact than might be possible during their lifetime. Whether through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or other estate planning tool, your gift helps build a foundation of stability—ensuring that no one has to face cancer alone, now or in the future.
What is the difference between a bequest and a beneficiary designation?
A bequest is a gift made through your will or living trust. It allows you to leave a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate to Gilda’s Club. Bequests are flexible and can be updated as your circumstances change.
A beneficiary designation, on the other hand, is made outside of your will. It involves naming Gilda’s Club as a beneficiary of financial accounts such as retirement plans, life insurance policies, or bank accounts. These gifts typically pass directly to the organization and do not go through probate.
Both options are meaningful ways to support our mission and ensure that no one faces cancer alone.
How can I make a bequest to your organization?
Making a bequest to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is simple and can be done by including language in your will or living trust that specifies your gift. You can choose to leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset such as real estate or securities.
We encourage you to consult with your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your plans reflect your intentions. If you’ve already included Gilda’s Club in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you and welcome you into our Thumbprint Society.
What do I write to donate an unrestricted gift allowing Gilda‘s Club to use my donation where it’s most needed?
“I give to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana, a nonprofit organization currently located at 2440 Grinstead Drive, Louisville, KY 40204, or its successor thereto, [insert dollar amount, percentage of estate, or description of property] for its general charitable purposes.”
What do I write to designate my gift for a specific purpose, like support groups, youth programs or wellness initiatives?
“I give to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana, a nonprofit organization currently located at 2440 Grinstead Drive, Louisville, KY 40204, or its successor thereto, [insert dollar amount, percentage of estate, or description of property]. This gift should be used for [state purpose] if and so long as Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana determines the need exists. If Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana determines the stated purpose is no longer practical or necessary, it may use the funds in a way that most closely aligns with my original intent.”
How will my gift be recognized?
Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana recognizes those who are invested in our future in our annual report each year. As we grow this group of supporters, we are in the planning stages for annual on-site recognition of our Thumbprint Society donors.
What is your non-profit’s legal name?
Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana – all four locations are housed under the same 501(c)3. If you would like to designate your gift to a specific location, please let our staff know.
What is your federal tax ID number?
Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana – Federal Tax ID Number is 20-1635170.
What is the mailing address for Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana?
While we have four locations, please mail any gifts or documentation to our Grinstead office located at 2440 Grinstead Dr, Louisville, KY 40204.
How do I contact the Planned Giving Manager?
You can reach Lexi at 502.371.3048 or [email protected]. She is on-site at our Grinstead location Tuesday-Friday.
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If you have any questions that weren’t answered on this page, do not hesitate to reach out!
