Overview
Joining our Legacy Society means creating a lasting legacy for generations of children in Africa. A planned gift through your will, trust, donor-advised fund, or retirement account helps ensure that future learners will have access to the books they need to thrive.
Why legacy giving matters
- Enables long-term planning and sustained impact on literacy and education
- May offer estate tax advantages and allow you to maximize the impact of your gift
- Can be designated to honor your family or establish a memorial library
Ways to give
- Bequests via Will or Trust – Name us in your will or living trust to make a gift that endures.
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) – A convenient and flexible way to make a legacy gift.
- Gifts of Retirement or Qualified Accounts – Name us as beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or similar account.
- Other Gifts – Consider gifts of stock, real estate, or other non-cash assets. We’re happy to discuss options that align with your charitable goals.
If you’re ready to give
To include us in your estate plans or beneficiary designations, please use the following legal information:
We recommend sharing this information with your estate planning attorney or financial advisor.
Next steps
We are happy to work directly with your estate planning professional, attorney, or financial advisor to name Libraries For Kids International in your planning. Email books@libraries4kids.org with the subject “Legacy Giving” to give us your details and we will reach out to answer questions, provide sample language for your advisor, and celebrate your commitment.
If you have already included us in your estate plan, please let us know so we can express our gratitude and include you in our Legacy Society.
Want to learn more?
Contact our planned giving advisor:
- Name:
- Laura Winkel – Chief Executive Officer
- Phone:
- (609) 402-6025
- Email:
- books@libraries4kids.org
