Planned Giving

Members can remember Legacy Scholars of America Foundation in their estate plans-and leave a lasting legacy for educational freedom-in several different ways:

1. Make a bequest gift to Legacy Scholars of America Foundation. In your will, leave a donation to Legacy Scholars of America Foundation in a particular dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset. While most bequests are funded with cash, you may also choose to make a tax-saving estate gift of stock, real or personal property, stock options, or savings bonds.
2. Designate Legacy Scholars of America Foundation as a beneficiary. Legacy Scholars of America Foundation can be named the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan.
3. Give a gift to Legacy Scholars of America Foundation from your retirement plan today. Legacy Scholars of America Foundation can receive gifts directly from a retirement account such as a 401k or IRA. As an added benefit, donors 70 years and older can give up to $100,000 annually in gifts from tax-deferred retirement accounts which count towards required minimum distributions.
4. Establish a charitable trust. Legacy Scholars of America Foundation is equipped to be the beneficiary of a charitable trust which bequeaths funds to heirs in a tax-efficient manner while leaving a legacy of educational freedom with Legacy Scholars of America Foundation.