Giving for the Future
Easterseals Northeast Indiana is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities, families, and communities for decades to come. Through planned giving, you have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy that empowers people with disabilities to thrive at home, at work, and in the community. Your generosity ensures that Easterseals Northeast Indiana can continue providing essential programs and services that help people live their best lives.
Generosity is Timeless
Planned Giving with Easterseals Northeast Indiana
With a planned gift, you can make a meaningful contribution to Easterseals Northeast Indiana while potentially receiving tax benefits that align with your financial goals. Whether you choose to leave a bequest, establish a charitable gift annuity, or name Easterseals Northeast Indiana as a beneficiary, your support strengthens our mission and creates a lasting impact for individuals with disabilities.
Why Choose Planned Giving?
Planned giving is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to future generations. By including Easterseals Northeast Indiana in your estate plan, you ensure that children and adults with disabilities have access to essential programs and services, such as early intervention, employment support, and community integration initiatives. Planned gifts can also provide:
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Tax Advantages: Depending on the type of gift, you may qualify for income-tax deductions, estate-tax deductions, or other financial incentives.
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Financial Security: Tools like charitable gift annuities offer a lifetime stream of income in exchange for a gift to Easterseals, helping you balance philanthropy with personal financial needs.
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Lasting Legacy: Naming Easterseals Northeast Indiana as a beneficiary guarantees that your charitable priorities continue, even after you’re gone.
Planned Giving Options
We recommend consulting with a financial advisor or estate planner to determine the best approach for your unique situation. Common planned giving options include:
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Leaving a Bequest in Your Will
A simple way to make a legacy gift is to specify a dollar amount or percentage of your estate to Easterseals Northeast Indiana in your will. This type of planned giving is flexible and revocable during your lifetime. -
Creating a Charitable Gift Annuity
By transferring cash or securities, you receive a fixed income for life. After your passing, remaining funds benefit Easterseals programs that empower people with disabilities. -
Naming Easterseals Northeast Indiana as a Beneficiary
You can designate Easterseals as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, or life insurance policies. This approach often bypasses probate, ensuring a smooth transfer and potential tax savings.
How to Get Started
For more information on planned giving and how you can leave a legacy of support for individuals with disabilities, please contact:
Vickie Lootens at 260.469.2764
Our team is here to answer your questions, provide sample language for wills or beneficiary forms, and connect you with resources to structure a gift that matches your financial goals.
Join Us in Building a Stronger Community
When you make a planned gift to Easterseals Northeast Indiana, you invest in a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone. Your generosity helps fund critical services—early intervention therapies for toddlers, job coaching for adults, specialized recreational programs, and home- and community-based supports. Together, we can ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to live, learn, work, and participate fully in Northeast Indiana for decades to come.