Legacy giving
Pass down what you care about.
Your support has helped farming families in Central America build better lives, by improving livelihoods, caring for the land, and building stronger communities. Many people who, like you, have supported SHI for years, choose to include SHI in their plans for the future, so their support can keep going for the next generation.
Just like farming families pass down their land and knowledge, you can pass down your values, too. A planned gift is a way to keep helping the people and places you care about for years to come.
Ways to make a planned gift
A planned gift can be simple and flexible, and can also help you save on taxes. Here are a few options to think about as you consider your enduring gift to SHI:
Leave a gift in your will or living trust
Name SHI as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy
Give through your IRA
Set up a charitable gift annuity
How To Leave Your Legacy
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Donors who commit to leaving a gift to SHI in their wills, trusts, and estate plans, regardless of value, will have a tree planted in their honor. If desired, Legacy donors are also recognized for their commitment to our mission for a just and sustainable future in an SHI annual publication.
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Planned gifts help SHI stay with farming families for the long term. They support training, healthier soil, and stronger incomes, all work that takes time. These gifts also help us plan ahead and continue to show up when communities need emergency support.
Have you thought about your future support?
If you’re ready to get started, please see below for sample wording to share with your attorney or advisor. We’ve also included some additional recommendations and resources for your consideration.
If you’re curious about planned giving, but still have questions, please reach out to Marie-Ève Monette, our Director of Development. You can write to her at marie-eve@sustainableharvest.org. She’ll be happy to talk it through with you!
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If you’re ready to get started, please see below for sample wording to share with your attorney or advisor. We’ve also included some additional recommendations and resources for your consideration.
If you’re curious about planned giving, but still have questions, please reach out to Marie-Ève Monette, our Director of Development. You can write to her at marie-eve@sustainableharvest.org. She’ll be happy to talk it through with you!
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You can make a bequest to Sustainable Harvest International by creating a new will, adding a codicil (amendment) to your existing will, or naming Sustainable Harvest International in your living trust. You may also designate Sustainable Harvest International as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or qualified retirement plan.
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I give _________ (residue, percentage, or specific amount) to Sustainable Harvest International, with the principal business address of 6218 Georgia Ave NW, Suite #1 Box 3021, Washington, DC 20011 USA. Tax ID: 43-2023182.
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SHI cannot provide legal or financial advice, and we recommend you reach out to a lawyer or financial advisor when making your estate planning decisions.
A number of free and paid programs are available online, but stick with a name that you know and trust before providing any personal information.
One resource we recommend is freewill.com. Freewill’s mission is to enable you to do the most good for the people and causes you love by providing free access to will-making services.
