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Create a Legacy of Hope
Your legacy can provide safety, healing, and hope for generations of children and families. By including The Eli Home for Abused Children in your long-term plans, you can create a lasting impact — without affecting your financial security today.
There are many ways to leave a legacy gift. Here are five of the most common — most cost nothing during your lifetime and can be updated at any time.
Gifts in a Will or Trust
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The most common and flexible way to give
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Costs nothing during your lifetime
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Can be updated anytime
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No minimum gift size
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Can be a dollar amount or a percentage
Beneficiary Designation
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Name The Eli Home on a retirement account, life insurance, or bank account
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Takes minutes — no attorney needed
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Passes outside of probate
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Can be split between family and The Eli Home
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Easy to update
Gifts from an IRA
(Qualified Charitable Distribution)
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Available at age 70½ and older
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Goes directly from your IRA to The Eli Home
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May count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
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Reduces your taxable income
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Great for donors who don't need their full RMD
Gifts of Appreciated Stock or Assets
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Avoids capital gains tax
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May allow a larger gift than cash
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Simple with your financial advisor's help
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Can be done any time of year
Life Insurance Gifts
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Name The Eli Home as beneficiary on an existing or new policy
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A small premium can create a large future gift
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Good for policies no longer needed for family protection
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Locks in a legacy gift regardless of estate size
Ready to leave a legacy?
We would be honored to help you create a gift that reflects your values and protects children for years to come. To include The Eli Home in your estate plans, please share the following with your attorney, financial advisor, or plan administrator: