"I did not find this world desolate when I entered it. My fathers planted for me before I arrived, so I plant for those who come after me."    Talmud


It doesn’t take tremendous wealth to leave a significant gift to the beautiful place we call home. It takes planning. Members of the Legacy Society have planned a future gift to the Community Foundation through a bequest, charitable annuity, real estate or life insurance gift.

> Clearly communicate your values, hopes and dreams for future generations with an estate gift to a family endowment fund at the Community Foundation.

You can create a legacy fund that will involve generations of your family. Leave your family more than money. Leave your heirs ( and our community ) a charitable fund at the Community Foundation. Donor advised family funds teach your children and grandchildren the value of giving and the importance of community involvement.


Call us to learn how you can leave a bequest through the Community Foundation of Western Nevada that can be used to fund your charitable dream.

You can learn about the importance of creating your will and options for your estate plans through the Wills Video Workshop presentation on this site. 

It is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Sample Bequest Language:

It is easy to make a bequest to the Community Foundation of Western Nevada as part of your  estate plans. You may instruct your legal counsel to include the statement below:

I give and bequeath ________ (amount, percent of estate or description of property,) to the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.

Choose:

* This gift is given to the (name of your fund or a fund you want to support) at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada.

* This gift will establish a permanent endowment fund known as (____________) devoted to the support of the following charitable causes    ____________.

* This gift shall establish a donor advised charitable fund named____________________________.  The following people are designated as fund advisors to ( your heirs and/or their children.)