LEAVE A LEGACY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
What will your legacy be?
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT
Anyone can leave a legacy with Kizuna. Help us continue our mission to educate, empower, and engage the next generation of community leaders by including Kizuna in your estate plans. Your gift, no matter the size, will help ensure that future generations will continue to benefit from Kizuna and the values we teach.
Everything we achieve together – both in our programs and in the community – would not be possible without the dedication of friends like you.
We hope you make Kizuna a part of your legacy, today.
WAYS TO MAKE A PLANNED GIFT
There are several ways to make a planned gift to Kizuna. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor to determine the one that is just right for you.
BEQUESTS
One of the easiest and most popular ways to support Kizuna is by naming Kizuna as a beneficiary in your will and living trust. The gift can be for a specific amount of money or a percentage of your estate. One benefit of a bequest gift is that it is very flexible and allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to charity during your life.
LIFE INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT ASSETS
Making a gift of a life insurance policy, or designating Kizuna as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan provides support for Kizuna’s work. You can designate Kizuna as a beneficiary of retirement assets (IRA, 401(k), and 403(b plans), bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and life insurance policies.
HIGHLY APPRECIATED ASSETS AND STOCKS
Donating non-cash assets is the most tax-smart charitable gift. A charitable contribution of appreciated securities—such as stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds will eliminate any capital gains tax and you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of the transfer.
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
For individuals over 70, consider making a QCD to support Kizuna. QCDs are a direct transfer of funds to your selected charity. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions for the year. A QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income.
CHARITABLE TRUST
A charitable trust allows you to leave a gift for Kizuna, while still earning income for yourself during your lifetime. You can contribute fixed or variable gifts.
GIFT ANNUITY
As a donor, you make a gift to Kizuna using cash, securities, or other assets. In return, you become eligible for a partial tax deduction for your donation, plus you receive a fixed stream of income from us for the rest of your life.
CONTACT US
For more information about legacy giving, please contact:
Kizuna
244 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 504
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 973-4465
Email: info@gokizuna.org
