Four Great Ways to Leave a Legacy
Support the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
For over a century, the League of Women Voters of California has worked to strengthen our democracy by increasing understanding of major public policy issues. Our impact on the quality of civic discourse in California is only possible because of the partnership and support of individuals like you.
While the League’s advocacy work is vital, your legacy gift to our Education Fund ensures that our nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement programs remain a bedrock of California’s future. Below are four simple ways you can include the LWVC Education Fund in your estate and financial plans.
1. LEAVE A GIFT THAT COSTS YOU NOTHING NOW
Consider leaving a gift in your will or trust to the LWVC. You can take care of family and friends first and donate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. Provide your attorney with our official name and tax identification number: League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, 68-0061260.
2. DONATE RETIREMENT ASSETS
Because retirement plans are taxed differently than other funds, they can be the least pleasant way to leave a gift to loved ones. Leaving retirement assets to a charity is easy, and you don’t need a will. Simply update your beneficiary designation form with your plan administrator.
3. DONATE A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY YOU NO LONGER NEED
You can update the beneficiaries of your insurance policy at any time by requesting a new form from your insurer. You can name LWVCEF to receive the whole amount or a percentage.
4. DIRECT YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND
You can name the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund as a beneficiary of whatever is left in your donor-advised fund after your lifetime. As with retirement accounts and life insurance, it’s as easy as updating your beneficiary form.