This is your moment
to hold hands across the generations. This is your moment to ensure a Jewish future that is spiritual and meaningful. This is your moment to leave a Jewish legacy.
Planned Giving
builds Judaism where it is needed most, in your local community. From preschool to day school, visiting the sick or comforting the poor, this is your moment to make a difference. Join with us through the loving act of planned giving by leading your community to a strong and vibrant future.
This is your Moment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY SHOULD I REMEMBER CHABAD OF KIRKLAND IN MY WILL?
You care deeply about Jewish continuity and want to see Judaism flourish in your community. Chabad of Kirkland is serving our local community today and will continue to serve generations into the future.
I AM NOT WEALTHY, WILL MY GIFT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Yes, every gift is important. Leaving a bequest to Chabad of Kirkland is your opportunity to take care of your family and create a meaningful Jewish legacy.
WHAT IS A BEQUEST?
A bequest is a gift of property or assets left to Chabad of Kirkland in your will. A bequest can be established as either a percentage of your estate or a fixed sum. Every bequest to Chabad of Kirkland is a powerful expression of faith and goodwill in the future of our Jewish community.
HOW CAN MY MONEY WORK FOR ME IN MY LIFETIME?
A charitable gift annuity is one of the most popular ways to help Chabad of Kirkland and receive income during your lifetime. For example, you can set up a gift annuity and receive a guaranteed payment far above market rates. The current rate for an 80 year old single life term is 6.8% percent.
HOW CAN LIFE INSURANCE BENEFIT CHABAD?
You can make a substantial Jewish legacy gift to Chabad of Kirkland through designating Chabad of Kirkland Inc. as the named beneficiary of your existing life insurance policy. This gift can, in some circumstances, be far greater than anything you could donate during your lifetime.
WHAT IF AM READY TO REMEMBER CHABAD OF KIRKLAND IN MY ESTATE PLAN?
We would be honored to enroll you in the Jewish Legacy Society. Please take a moment and contact us for a confidential consultation. Informing Chabad of Kirkland about your intentions allows us to plan appropriately for the future. Thank you in advance for this generous contribution.
BEQUESTS
Bequests can be a major source of funds for Chabad of Kirkland. Your testamentary charitable bequest ensures that your support of Chabad of Kirkland will continue in perpetuity. It is possible to designate a special purpose or program for your bequest, keep in mind, the specific needs of the Center may change depending on the future state of world events. Therefore, it is preferable to authorize the Center to use the bequest for its general charitable purposes in the event the designated use is
determined to be inapplicable.
There are many types of Bequests:
Outright Bequest -
The Chabad of Kirkland is given a specific dollar amount or a specific asset, such as securities or marketable real estate.
Residuary Bequest -
The Chabad of Kirkland is given all or a percentage of the remainder of the estate after payment of all expenses of the estate and any other specific amounts bequeathed to other beneficiaries of the will.
Testamentary Trust -
You may provide for income to be paid from the trust to a designated beneficiary, and after that individual's lifetime all or part of the principal passes to the Center.
Contingent Bequest -
You may have family and friends for whom you feel a responsibility and choose to provide for them first in your will. The Center is given a bequest only if the designated beneficiarie(s) predecease you.
The provisions in your will or revocable living trust for leaving a charitable bequest to the Chabad of Kirkland will depend upon the type of gift and your unique circumstances. We hope these sample bequest clauses will be helpful to your attorney.
Unrestricted General Legacy (Outright Bequest)
I bequeath to the Chabad of Kirkland not for profit corporation, the sum of ($________) DOLLARS for its general charitable purposes.
Bequest for Specific Purpose
I bequeath to the Chabad of Kirkland a not for profit corporation, the sum of ($________) DOLLARS [OR] a percentage (%________) of my residual estate to be used for the Chabad of Kirkland Jewish [insert specific purpose designation]*. If in the opinion of the Board of Directors, the purposes of the Chabad of Kirkland would be better served by using the income or principal, or both, for the Chabad of Kirkland general purposes, the income or principal, or both may be so used.
Bequest for Specific Purpose by Endowment
I bequeath to the Chabad of Kirkland not for profit corporation, the sum of ($________)DOLLARS [OR] a percentage(%________) of my residual estate to establish an endowment fund bearing the name of________________ . The net income therefrom shall be used for the benefit of the Chabad of Kirkland [insert specific purpose designation]*. If, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, the purposes of the Chabad of Kirkland designated program would be better served by using the income and principal
of the fund, they may have the discretion to do so
.