You can leave a lasting legacy with Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA).
Your generosity makes it possible for future generations of youth to experience everything our Clubs have to offer—from the guidance of caring mentors to the excitement of learning a new sport or trying coding for the first time.
By making a planned gift, you make a powerful investment in the future of our region. Together, we can ensure that every young person has the opportunity to achieve a Great Future, while also helping you meet your own charitable goals.
Ways to Leave a Legacy:
Bequests:
A bequest through your Will allows you to support BGCWPA’s mission without impacting your current financial circumstances. Some options include:
An unrestricted bequest that leaves a portion or all of your estate to BGCWPA.
A bequest to support a specific Clubhouse or program.
Sample Language for an Unrestricted Gift:
I bequeath to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, [insert here the dollar or percentage amount of the bequest], the income or principal or both to be used for the general purposes of BGCWPA.
Sample Language for a Specific Clubhouse Gift:
I bequeath to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, [insert here the dollar or percentage amount of the bequest], the income or principal or both to be used for the general purposes of the BGCWPA [Clubhouse Name].
Legal Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
This should be used in all wills, trust agreements, and other legal documents (after the first mention, it may be referred to as BGCWPA).
Retirement Funds (IRAs and 401Ks):
Retirement assets are often one of the most tax-efficient ways to make a charitable gift. While heirs typically pay income taxes on inherited retirement funds, nonprofits do not—allowing your entire gift to directly support your charitable goals.
You can designate BGCWPA as:
The 100% beneficiary of an account.
A partial beneficiary (specific amount or percentage, with the remainder to family or other individuals).
A contingent beneficiary, in the event that a primary beneficiary does not survive you.
Thank You
By making a planned gift, you are investing in tomorrow’s youth and ensuring that BGCWPA continues to do whatever it takes for generations to come.
For questions or assistance, please contact:
Zoia DiMillo, Vice President of Advancement
zparvez@bgcwpa.org