A bequest through your will is one of the simplest, most widely used and flexible ways to make a planned gift. You pay nothing now and make a real difference in the lives of others.
When you make provisions for the Council for the Homeless in your estate plans, please complete and return our Planned Giving Confirmation form so we are aware of your intentions. We also appreciate the opportunity to thank you now for the difference your gift will make for years to come.

Important Information about Council for the Homeless for Your Attorney/Advisor

Legal Name: Council for the Homeless
Tax ID# 912001828– a Washington non-profit corporation
Physical and Mailing Address: 2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

Sample Language

The following language can be used to make an estate gift to the Council for the Homeless:
“I bequeath (a specific asset) or ($__ dollars) or (__ percent of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to the Council for the Homeless, Vancouver, Washington, for its general purposes.”

Gift Restriction

If it is important to you to restrict your gift for any specific purpose, please contact Charlene Welch at 360-993-9564 or cwelch@coucnilforthehomeless.org

*The purpose of this information is for general knowledge and is not meant to be legal advice. Tax deductions vary based on applicable federal laws. We recommend you consult your attorney when preparing your bequest/will.

You can designate the Council for the Homeless as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. Contact your advisor to make arrangements.

Whether you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or a company retirement plan (or a combination) you can choose Council for the Homeless as the final beneficiary of any remaining funds that you or your loved ones do not use. Alternatively, you can designate all (or a percentage) of your retirement fund account to benefit one or more charities without losing any income during your lifetime.

Advantages for Donors

• The donor retains all income rights and benefits of the fund assets for his/her lifetime—nothing is transferred prior to the donor’s death. The property passes on to your designated beneficiaries upon death.
• Gifts bypass income tax that would otherwise be assessed to heirs at death.
• Possible estate tax savings.

Contact your fund administrator for more information and to request a change of beneficiary form.

Do you have questions or wish to discuss other ways you can give? Please contact us! We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your advisors, and help you decide on the type of gift that works best for you, your family and Council for the Homeless.

Thank you for your consideration.

Charlene Welch
Development and Communications Director
360-993-9564
cwelch@councilforthehomeless.org