How important are donations?
Although the Society has assets, donations are still vitally important. Only through prudent investments, bequests, and generous donations from members has the Society been able to exist for over 150 years to help those in need. We have never lacked in finding women who needed our help. Your donations help us increase our ability to provide necessary funds to the women and children by increasing the available funds and closing some holes to make it safely through the year.
How you can help.
Refer women and children in need by contacting us here. You can also support our organization with a donation:
- Become a member: The membership dues of $50 are a tax-deductible donations that are used toward helping those in need. We invite you to apply for membership.
- Make a donation: Monetary donations are welcome at any time. You can donate online or through the mail.
- Memorials and Tributes: Make a donation in memory of a loved one or to commemorate a special event.
- Bequests: Consider adding the German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society to your estate plan.
- All donations are tax-deductible. Contact us here to make a donation.
Legacy Giving
Legacy planning is the process of deciding how to distribute your assets after you pass away. Part of legacy planning can include setting up a charitable giving component in your estate plan.
A legacy gift is a type of charitable giving where you can leave a gift to a nonprofit charity, such as the German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society, after you pass away. A legacy gift is written into your estate plan (for example: a will, retirement account, trust, etc.). It is a way for you to ensure we continue our mission for many generations to come.
Some examples of how you can include a legacy gift to our organization:
- Most people make specific gifts to their loved ones, making sure that they receive what they need first, and also include a specific gift to their favorite charity to make one final generous donation.
- Another common way to include charities in your estate plan is to care for your loved ones first, then donate whatever is left over (the residual of your estate) to a charity or charities.
- You may also consider making a charity a beneficiary of your estate plan as part of a contingency plan, which would apply if another beneficiary is unable to accept the gift for any reason.
Legacy Giving
Legacy planning is the process of deciding how to distribute your assets after you pass away. Part of legacy planning can include setting up a charitable giving component in your estate plan.
A legacy gift is a type of charitable giving where you can leave a gift to a nonprofit charity, such as the German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society, after you pass away. A legacy gift is written into your estate plan (for example: a will, retirement account, trust, etc.). It is a way for you to ensure we continue our mission for many generations to come.
Some examples of how you can include a legacy gift to our organization:
- Most people make specific gifts to their loved ones, making sure that they receive what they need first, and also include a specific gift to their favorite charity to make one final generous donation.
- Another common way to include charities in your estate plan is to care for your loved ones first, then donate whatever is left over (the residual of your estate) to a charity or charities.
- You may also consider making a charity a beneficiary of your estate plan as part of a contingency plan, which would apply if another beneficiary is unable to accept the gift for any reason.