Making a planned gift to the YMCA offers a flexible and simple way to combine philanthropy with financial planning. Planned gifts to the YMCA are about the future; your future and the future of children and families in our community. To meet your specific needs, a variety of gift options are available. While each planned gift is different, these gifts can offer significant financial or tax benefits while ensuring that future generations will benefit from the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne.

For more information about leaving a legacy to the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne,
contact Toni Kayumi, Director of Marketing and Development at (260) 422-6488 or toni_kayumi@fwymca.org.

What to Give

• Cash
• Stock, Mutual Funds or Bonds
• Real Estate
• Retirement Plans
• Bank, Brokerage or other Accounts
• Personal Property

The Heritage Club
The Heritage Club is open to those who wish to join the tradition of creating a lasting legacy. These gifts are made in a will or trust, or by making the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne a beneficiary of a retirement plan or insurance policy. The Heritage Club is the YMCA’s way of recognizing a remarkable contribution to the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne that will continue to build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.

Long Term Benefits

• Reduction in estate taxes
• Reduction in income taxes
• Reduction or elimination in capital gains taxes
• Ensuring the long-term financial stability of the YMCA