Make a Big Impact with a Future Legacy Gift

“My wife and I believe everyone deserves a safe place to heal and rebuild, and WINGS provides that lifeline for survivors of domestic violence. By including WINGS in our will through the very simple Freewill program, we hope to ensure that future generations continue to have access to shelter, support, and the chance for a new beginning. This is our way of standing with those in crisis—even after we’re gone. We’re proud to support WINGS to bring safety, dignity, and hope.”

Vinay and Colleen K. – WINGS Donors

WINGS Program, Inc. exists because supporters like you decided that domestic violence needs to end. That survivors and their children deserve freedom and independence from abuse. By including WINGS Program, Inc. in your estate plan, you will make a lasting impact on the lives of many brave and resilient people.

Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact. Making a gift in your will or trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other provisions are specified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. As you create or update your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance, you can specify that a gift goes to a charity you care about, like WINGS Program, Inc., after your lifetime. When you leave this type of planned gift, it is called a bequest.
No, any size estate can be included as a bequest. Your estate does not only include your home or physical property; it also includes your financial assets, retirement accounts, bonds, business interests, and personal belongings.
You can make a bequest to charity by including specific language in your will or trust, designating a gift of your estate to a charity like WINGS Program, Inc.
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Based on your net worth, you may be able to reduce the amount of taxes that your family is obligated to pay on your estate.
Yes, you can update or change your will or trust during your lifetime. You should discuss any changes with an attorney or advisor, so they are properly documented.

No, but it is helpful for the charity to know so they can plan for the use of your future gift and ensure it is used according to your wishes.  They will also want to thank you. However, if you prefer to remain anonymous, ask them to keep your name and gift in strict confidence.

If you have left a bequest for WINGS Program, Inc., let us know.

Contact Us

Fill out this form or contact Shelley Welch, Director of Annual Fund and Charitable Giving at swelch@wingsprogram.com or (847) 519-7820 x222

Disclaimer: WINGS Program, Inc., does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. This material is prepared and made available to you for informational purposes only. You should consult professional advisors concerning legal, tax, or financial consequences of your charitable activities.

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