You can make the meaningful decision to include The Nature Foundation of Will County in your financial or estate plans to help sustain Forest Preserve District programs and activities you love beyond your lifetime.
The Legacy Society was established in 2020 as a way for you to plan a gift that aligns with your personal values, planning needs, and charitable aspirations to leave a lasting, meaningful impact in Will County for generations to come.
“Not everyone is in a position to make a gift right now,” said Tara Neff, the Foundation’s executive director. “Planned gifts provide you with the flexibility to support The Nature Foundation without affecting your existing financial commitments. In addition to maximizing your charitable contribution, you can also realize tax benefits by making charitable gifts to The Nature Foundation,” she said. The Nature Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
There are a number of tax-smart ways to give to The Nature Foundation. You can make a bequest in your will, living trust, or charitable trust, or list The Nature Foundation as a beneficiary on your life insurance policies. You can also donate to The Nature Foundation from your Donor-Advised Fund or through qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from your retirement accounts. Neff recognizes planning your legacy gift can feel overwhelming and recommends consulting with your legal, tax, and/or financial advisors.
Gifts pledged to The Legacy Society help sustain The Nature Foundation so it can continue to support The Forest Preserve District’s priorities that protect nature, inspire discovery, and bring people and nature together.
“All gifts of all sizes make a difference,” Neff said. “Your gift directly impacts the quality of life available in Will County now and for future generations.”