Leave A Legacy
We invite you to become charter members of our Sierra Vista Legacy Club to ensure that Sierra Vista’s foundation is here tomorrow as a source of hope, strength, and stability for children and families in our community.
Planned Giving
A planned gift is a legacy of love. You can make a significant impact on thousands of individuals and families. A planned gift is a lasting investment to Sierra Vista Child & Family Services, advancing our mission and ensuring our ability to provide quality care and stability to children and families.
Consider these legacy giving options:
Bequest
A gift through your will or trust, providing for your family while leaving a significant legacy.
Life income gifts
Options like charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts offer steady income for life, benefiting Sierra Vista later with potential tax benefits.
Life Insurance
Pay premiums and receive a tax receipt or transfer existing policies to Sierra Vista for a tax credit.
Gifts of real property
Include remainder interest in your home.
Gift of Shares
Donate stocks and securities for tax savings and immediate impact.
RRSP or RRIF
Donate from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan or Registered Retirement Investment Fund, receiving tax credits and avoiding probate.
Estate Planning
Secure your family’s legacy of care with professional advice.
We strongly encourage you to seek professional legal, estate planning and/or financial advice when making decisions about your gift to Sierra Vista Child & Family Services.
Tribute And Memorial Giving
Tax-deductible tribute gifts are a wonderful way to commemorate or honor a special person or occasion.
Giving Opportunities:
Celebrate birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, anniversaries, births, and graduations.
Honor family members and friends.
Remember special people.
Offer condolences.
Recognize achievements and life milestones.
Tribute and memorial giving are important as it provides a meaningful way to honor loved ones or commemorate special occasions. Your gift makes a difference.
Does your company match donations?
If eligible, simply request a matching gift form from your employer, send it with your donation, and we will take care of the rest.