Create Your Legacy with a Planned Gift
Imagine the lasting impact you can have on future generations of girls. By making a planned gift to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, you ensure that girls will continue to have access to transformative experiences, life-changing opportunities, and the tools they need to lead with courage, confidence, and character. Your legacy can empower the leaders of tomorrow.
Include Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council in your estate plans and become a member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society.
Ways to Make a Planned Gift to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
There are many ways to leave a lasting legacy and support Girl Scouts’ mission through a planned gift, including naming Girl Scouts as the beneficiary of:
Your Will or Living Trust
Leave a specific dollar amount, percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
A Donor-Advised Fund
Recommend grants during your lifetime and designate Girl Scouts to receive the remaining balance of your DAF.
Your Retirement Plan
Name Girl Scouts as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement account.
A Charitable Gift Annuity
Receive income for life, with the remainder benefiting Girl Scouts.
A Life Insurance Policy
Name Girl Scouts as a beneficiary or transfer ownership of a policy.
A Charitable Remainder Trust
Provide income to yourself or others, with the remainder supporting Girl Scouts.
A Charitable Lead Trust
Support Girl Scouts for a set period, with the remaining assets returning to your family.
IRA Charitable Rollover (if applicable to donors 70½ and older)
Make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Girl Scouts.
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Transfer appreciated assets to support Girl Scouts and potentially reduce your capital gains tax.
If you have questions or need assistance with your planned gift, or to notify us of your intent to to include our council in your plans, please contact Susan Thraen at 713-292-0331 or sthraen@sjgs.org. Your generosity makes a difference, and we deeply appreciate your consideration!
Please note: We encourage all donors to consult with their financial advisor, attorney or tax specialist to determine the best giving strategy for their personal circumstances.