Legacy & Planned Giving

You can include a provision in your will directing a gift to the Greater Green Bay YMCA after your death or the death of a survivor. Gifts can be a specific amount, property or a percentage of the remaining estate after taxes, expenses and specific bequests. Below is sample language you can use to include the Greater Green Bay YMCA in your will. You should always consult with your own attorney, accountant or advisors for the legal and tax implications before making a charitable contribution.

Unrestricted Purpose
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Greater Green Bay YMCA, for the benefit of the Greater Green Bay YMCA, [insert amount or percent of your estate] as an unrestricted gift to be used in the area of greatest need at the time the git is received.

Specific Purpose
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Greater Green Bay YMCA, for the benefit of the Greater Green Bay YMCA, [insert amount or percent of your estate] to be used for [insert purpose or name of fund].

Named, Endowed Fund
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Greater Green Bay YMCA, for the benefit of the Greater Green Bay YMCA, [insert amount or percent of your estate] to form an endowment fund for [insert purpose]. This fund will be a permanent fund and shall be known as the [insert name of fund].

Legacy and planned giving is not just about what you leave behind; gifts can be celebrated and given during your lifetime. Through contributions to the YMCA Endowment Fund, your support fuels our mission and programs now, and into the future. The Greater Green Bay YMCA only uses the interest from the Endowment, which means the principal and your donation is left to grow and serve for years to come.