The Hirsch Legacy Society

We are thankful for your support and invite you to join The Hirsch Legacy Society, a very special group of Wildlife for Tomorrow (WFT) supporters who are making a long-lasting impact on Arizona wildlife. Get started today by exploring the planned giving options available to you. Here are a few ways…

Bequests: Leave us a percentage of your estate. Or, make a bequest of money or a particular piece of property to our organization.

Charitable Gift Annuity: This is a simple contract between you and us that pays you a fixed dollar amount for your lifetime. The older you are, the higher your annuity rate. If you use appreciated property to fund the gift annuity, you will escape the capital gains tax on the gift portion of the transaction. Plus, you are able to spread the remaining capital gains tax over your estimated life expectancy. You also receive a partial income tax deduction.

Charitable Remainder Trust: A charitable remainder trust pays a fixed or variable income to the donor. The payments are made either for life or a period of time not to exceed 20 years. At the end of the trust’s term, the balance in the trust supports our mission. You’ll also receive a partial income tax deduction.

Charitable Lead Trust: This type of charitable trust pays income to one or  more charitable organizations, typically for a period of years, after which the remaining trust assets pass to family members.

Retained Life Estate: You can transfer the deed of your personal residence or farm to us now and keep the right to live in and use the property for your lifetime. You will receive a current charitable deduction in an amount that is based on your life expectancy and the value of the property.

Bargain Sale: In this scenario, you agree to sell property to a charity at less than its fair market value. The difference between the sale price and the fair market value is your charitable deduction. The net result is often more favorable than selling the property at fair market value and making a charitable contribution from the capital gain.

Life Insurance: Rather than cancel policies you no longer need, you could name us as the beneficiary, or simply donate the policies outright.