Charitable organizations need ongoing support to meet the needs of their communities.  According to research conducted in 2000, more than 80 per cent of Americans contribute to nonprofit groups of their choice throughout their lifetimes.  However, only around eight percent of people choose to continue this support through a charitable bequest.  A planned gift is a win-win situation.  While potentially reducing the estate tax burden and increasing the amount left to family, it gives the donor peace of mind and helps to ensure a bright future for the charity(s) they believe in. 

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Legacy Society was created to thank and recognize individuals who want to make a lasting contribution to their community through a will or trust. Membership in the society is simple: notify us that you have made or intend to make a planned gift or bequest to the Foundation.   Deferred gifts may be designated for deposit into any existing fund of the Foundation or you may choose to establish a fund to benefit the charity of your choice. 

For information on how you can make a planned gift, please talk to your financial advisor and contact Kim Clark, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas 620-231-8897 or cfsekdd@mobil1.net.