Your legacy gift will be a part of Ohio Wildlife Center’s history as we build a foundation to provide a permanent source of annual income for our work.
Legacy gifts pave the way for the future care of tens of thousands of wild animals in distress. They can honor a beloved family member or friend and help ensure we continue our mission to benefit future generations for those who value wildlife and the natural environment.
Including Ohio Wildlife Center in your estate plan is a unique way to sustain your values, honor the purpose of wildlife care and advance the work of the organization. An estate gift is a self-directed opportunity to do even more to protect wildlife for years to come. These gifts are stewarded with the care and integrity you expect, to accomplish the goals you desire.
There are several ways to create a legacy gift through your estate or financial plans for Ohio Wildlife Center:
Through a specific bequest, you can name a particular dollar amount or percentage of your estate for Ohio Wildlife Center.
Through a residuary bequest, you can give all or part of what remains after you provide for your loved ones.
The following sample language provides information for you and your advisors in setting up a legacy gift naming Ohio Wildlife Center as a beneficiary in your estate.
Legal Name and Address
Ohio Wildlife Center
6131 Cook Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
Tax ID Number: 31-1182372
I give, devise and bequeath (the sum of $___, or a specific asset, or ___% of my estate or all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wherever situated, which I may own or have the right to dispose of at the time of my death) to the Ohio Wildlife Center, 6131 Cook Road, Powell, Ohio 43065, to be used for the purpose of supporting the work and mission of the organization.
If you are interested in designating your gift for a specific program or department at Ohio Wildlife Center, please contact the Development Office to ensure your wishes can be met.
A current will can be amended with a codicil to add a designation for Ohio Wildlife Center.
Beneficiary designations for life insurance, IRA accounts, financial and retirement assets directed to Ohio Wildlife Center can often be made through online documentation through a change-of-beneficiary form or by consulting with your advisor, insurance agent, financial planner or estate attorney.
Beneficiary designations would name Ohio Wildlife Center as a primary or secondary beneficiary and include the formal name, address and tax identification number.
(Ohio Wildlife Center, 6131 Cook Road, Powell, Ohio 43065 Tax ID: 31-1182372)
Life insurance gift vehicles can also be made by transferring ownership of an existing policy, or purchasing a new policy and designating Ohio Wildlife Center as the owner of the policy.
Stocks and securities may be donated or transferred directly to Ohio Wildlife Center. Contributing securities that have appreciated can generate tax savings through a direct donation to a nonprofit. Your broker or financial advisor can provide information on potential tax and income benefits from these giving options. For details on completing a stock transfer donation to the Center, contact htuttle@ohiowildlifecenter.org.
If you have included Ohio Wildlife Center in your estate plans, please let us know. We would like to thank you for your commitment to saving wildlife and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
For additional information regarding including Ohio Wildlife Center in your estate plans, please contact Heather Tuttle at htuttle@ohiowildlifecenter.org.
For comprehensive assistance in charitable planning, we encourage individuals to contact an attorney for legal advice or obtain the services of a qualified financial advisor.
For more information on making an estate gift to Ohio Wildlife Center, email htuttle@ohiowildlifecenter.org.