Make a Lasting Impact
Planned Giving
Your legacy can transform lives for generations to come. By including Hannah Center Inc. in your estate planning, you ensure that women facing crises will continue to receive life-changing support long into the future.
Why Choose Hannah Center for Legacy Giving?
Hannah Center’s women’s shelters and community outreach program has been a beacon of hope for women experiencing crisis—from domestic violence and homelessness to unplanned pregnancies and trauma recovery. Your planned gift creates a permanent foundation of support that will help countless women rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Your legacy gift will provide:
Safe housing and crisis intervention services
Faith-based support programs for healing and recovery
Resources for women facing unexpected life challenges
Long-term stability for our mission to serve women in need
Ready to Create Your Legacy?
Every woman who finds safety, recovery, and hope at Hannah Center benefits from the vision of donors who planned ahead. Your legacy gift ensures that our doors remain open and our services remain strong for women facing any crisis. The women we serve tomorrow are counting on the generosity you plan today.
The Impact of Your Legacy Gift
Leave a Legacy of Hope
Every Dollar Creates Transformation
Your planned gift ensures that women facing their darkest moments find light, hope, and practical support. Legacy gifts Hannah Center us:
Expand Crisis Housing: Provide more safe spaces for women escaping dangerous situations
Enhance Support Services: Offer comprehensive programs addressing trauma, job readiness, and life skills
Strengthen Community Outreach: Reach more women who need our services
Build Endowment Stability: Create sustainable funding for long-term program security
Estate Planning That Makes a Difference
By supporting Hannah Center, you become an agent of positive change, bringing hope and light to women in crisis in our community. Your support is vital to our mission of providing hope and healing to women in crisis. Hannah Center is totally supported by contributions from individuals and organizations.
Charitable Bequests in Your Will
Include Hannah Center Inc. in your will with a simple statement. Options include :
Specific bequest: Leave a fixed dollar amount
Percentage bequest: Designate a percentage of your estate
Residual bequest: Gift what remains after other bequests
Contingent bequest: Hannah Center Inc. receives gifts if other beneficiaries predecease you
Sample will language: "I give [amount/percentage] to Hannah Center Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Wisconsin, for its general charitable purposes."
Life Insurance Legacy Gifts
Name Hannah Center Inc. as beneficiary of an existing policy
Purchase a new policy with Hannah Center Inc. as beneficiary
Transfer ownership of a paid-up policy for an immediate tax deduction
Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations
Designating Hannah Center Inc. as your retirement account beneficiary can provide significant tax advantages for your heirs while maximizing your gift's impact.
Tax-Smart Legacy Strategy
Name Hannah Center Inc. as a beneficiary of your:
401(k) or 403(b) accounts
Traditional or Roth IRA
Pension plans
Charitable Gift Annuities
Exchange cash or securities for guaranteed fixed payments for life, with the remainder supporting Hannah Center Inc.
Benefits include:
Predictable annual income
Immediate charitable tax deduction
Portion of payments may be tax-free
Support for women's crisis services
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Receive income during your lifetime while ensuring Hannah Center Inc. benefits from the remainder. This option provides:
Annual income stream for you or your spouse
Immediate charitable tax deduction
Reduced capital gains taxes on appreciated assets
Meaningful legacy for women in crisis
Real Estate and Property Gifts
Donate real estate through your estate, including:
Primary residence with retained life estate
Vacation homes or rental properties
Commercial real estate
Undeveloped land
Estate Planning with Hannah Center
Tax Benefits
Federal Tax Advantages
Estate tax deductions: Reduce taxable estate value
Income tax deductions: Benefit from charitable deductions during your lifetime
Capital gains tax savings: Avoid taxes on appreciated property gifts
State Tax Benefits
Many states offer additional tax incentives for charitable estate planning. Consult with your tax advisor about benefits specific to your situation.
Getting Started
Your Legacy Planning Process
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Review the giving methods above and consider which aligns with your financial situation and philanthropic goals.
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Work with your:
Estate planning attorney
Financial advisor
Tax professional
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Include family members in conversations about your charitable legacy plans.
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Complete the necessary legal documents with professional guidance.
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Let us know about your planned gift so we can:
Properly steward your generosity
Ensure your wishes are understood and honored
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Do I need to specify how Hannah Center uses my gift?
You can designate your gift for general operations or specific programs. Unrestricted gifts provide the most flexibility to meet emerging needs.
Can I change my mind after making a bequest?
Yes, will bequests can be modified at any time during your lifetime.
Will my gift information remain confidential?
Absolutely. We respect all donors' privacy preferences and confidentiality wishes.
What if Hannah Center no longer exists when my gift is distributed?
Include language directing your gift to organizations with similar missions serving women in crisis.
Take Action Today
Hannah Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN (Taxpayer ID): 39-1762650. All charitable gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors regarding your specific situation.