Leave a Lasting Legacy
Hope for the Future
Hope for the Future is an initiative by Kidshope designed to mobilize transformational generosity that will leave a legacy of hope for the future. Planned giving allows you to make a lasting difference through Kidshope—without impacting your finances today.
It requires a bit of strategy to maximize your giving capacity. But…we can help!
Connect With USWhat is Planned Giving?
- Gifts made through a will, trust, or estate plan.
- Often arranged now but given in the future.
- Can include bequests, beneficiary designations, or gifts of stock or property.
The benefits of Planned Giving:
- Give less to taxes – Avoid or reduce capital gains taxes.
- Give more to charity – Put full value of asset to use for Kidshope.
- Increase personal savings – Increase income tax deduction.
90%
of gifts are made from 3% of one’s wealth in total.
This means that…
97%
of one’s wealth is unused!
Non-Cash Assets
You can do more with your gift by giving any kind of appreciated non-cash asset:
Real Estate
Donate property like a home, land, or vacation house.
Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
Give publicly traded investments directly, often with tax advantages.
Business Interests
Contribute ownership or profits from a privately held business.
Personal Property
Gift valuable items such as art, jewelry, vehicles, or collectibles.
Estate Gifts
Make a lasting impact by including Kidshope in your will or trust.
Retirement Plans
Name Kidshope as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account.