Give Hope Beyond Your Lifetime
What greater joy is there than knowing your life has helped change another? By including World Villages for Children in your will or estate plans, you’re doing more than giving—you’re planting seeds of hope that will grow long after your lifetime. You’re helping a poor child not only escape the grip of poverty, but discover their God-given dignity, potential, and purpose. Your legacy becomes a reflection of your heart—a quiet, powerful way to live out Christ’s call to love and serve “the least of these.”
What you give in faith today can bless a child forever.
Let us know you intend to include or have already included World Villages for Children in your legacy plan.
A Gift in Your Will or Trust
Leave a Legacy of Hope for Children in Need
Including World Villages for Children in your will or living trust is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure your compassion lives on. Your legacy gift:
- Transforms lives by providing education, safety, and opportunity to the world’s most vulnerable children.
- Costs nothing today—you can give a percentage of your estate or a specific amount while retaining control of your assets.
- May reduce estate taxes, leaving more for your loved ones and the causes you cherish.
Your Generosity Today = A Brighter Future Tomorrow Next Steps:
- Sample Will Language: “After taking care of all expenses, debts and other specific provisions, I give, devise and bequeath, [_% of my estate OR $__ amount] to World Villages for Children, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Maryland, Tax ID #52-1440944, currently with administrative offices at 4200 Parliament Place, #230, Lanham, MD 20706, for its general charitable purposes.”
- Create or update your will easily—and for free—using our trusted partner: www.catholiclegacy.com/org/worldvillagesforchildren
Beneficiary Designations
A Simple Way to Make a Lasting Impact
Did you know you can support World Villages for Children without revising your will? By naming us as a beneficiary of your:
- Retirement plan (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
- Life insurance policy
- Bank or investment accounts
Why It’s a Smart Choice:
- Quick & easy—just request a beneficiary form from your provider.
- Flexible—you can change your designation at any time.
- Tax-efficient—retirement assets left to charity avoid income tax for your heirs.
Your legacy can change a child’s life in just minutes. [Get Started Today] [Contact Us for Assistance]
Charitable Gift Annuities
Secure Income for You, Lifelong Hope for Children
A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) is a powerful way to:
- Receive fixed, lifelong payments for yourself or a loved one.
- Enjoy immediate tax benefits, including a partial deduction.
- Make a lasting difference—after your lifetime, the remainder supports our mission.
How It Works:
- You donate cash or stock to World Villages for Children.
- We guarantee you a stable income for life (rates vary by age).
- Children gain access to education, nutrition, and a future filled with promise.
Calculate Your Benefits & Personalized Rates with our trusted partner at the National Catholic Community Foundation. Charitable Gift Annuity Calculator [Contact Our Team]
Gifts of Stock
Give Smart—Support Children with Appreciated Stock
Donating long-term appreciated stock is a win-win:
- You avoid capital gains tax on the increase in value.
- You receive a charitable income tax deduction (if you itemize).
- Your gift provides critical resources for children’s education and care.
How to Give Stock:
- Contact your broker to initiate a transfer to World Villages for Children.
- Use our DTC details: [Brokerage Name], DTC #, Acct #.
- Notify us at info@worldvillages.org or 1-800-662-6316 so we can acknowledge your gift.
Maximize Your Impact—Minimize Your Taxes [Get Transfer Instructions] [Contact Us for Help]
Support World Villages for Children with an IRA Gift
If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a powerful difference for children in need—while enjoying tax benefits—through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. Also known as an IRA Charitable Rollover, this simple, tax-smart strategy allows you to:
- Give up to $105,000 per year (as of 2024) directly from your IRA to World Villages for Children—tax-free.
- Satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without increasing your taxable income.
- Support our mission to educate and empower the world’s most vulnerable children—with no out-of-pocket cost to you.
How It Works:
- Contact your IRA administrator to request a direct transfer to World Villages for Children.
- Your gift will be put to work immediately, transforming lives through education, nutrition, and hope.
- Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your legacy is creating a brighter future for generations to come.
Next Steps: To learn more about maximizing your impact with an IRA Charitable Rollover, contact: [Your Planned Giving Contact] at [Phone/Email] or visit [Link to More Information]. Your generosity today ensures a lifetime of opportunity for children in need.
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Sign up today to receive occasional updates from our international programs, and discover how your support truly impacts the lives of thousands of children. You will receive:
- Inspiring personal stories of transformation from the children we serve
- Practical information on how you can serve the poor and make a difference
- Spiritual insights and opportunities to join us in prayer and reflection
