Planned Giving

The Harvest Society honors and recognizes those who remember Weld Food Bank in their estate plans. Estate gifts provide a permanent base of support and gifts of all sizes are welcome. We offer free information and consultation to help you explore all options of The Harvest Society. Please contact Stephanie Gausch at 970-356-2199 x304 for more information.

Assets common to estate gifts include:

•       Cash
•       Publicly Traded Securities
•       Retirement Plan Assets
•       Personal Residence or Vacation Home
•       Other Real Estate
•       Life Insurance Policies
•       Closely Held Stock
•       Family Limited Partnership Interests
•       Collections or Other Items of Value

There are several ways to make an estate gift:

•       Bequest (Will or Living Trust)
•       Beneficiary Designation (Life Insurance or IRA)
•       Charitable Remainder Trust
•       Charitable Lead Trust
•       Retained Life Estate

Information to consider when estate planning:

•  A Bequest through a Will or Living Trust is flexible, allowing for future changes and preserving your control over your financial assets for life. Bequests are simple and cost effective.
• Beneficiary Designations provide similar advantages to Bequests.
• In some situations, a Charitable Remainder (or Lead) Trust can offer powerful income and tax benefits.
• A Retained Life Estate allows you to donate a residence to Weld Food Bank while keeping the right to live there for the rest of your life.