Leave a Lasting Legacy

Hope for the Future is an initiative by Kids Hope USA designed to mobilize transformational generosity that will leave a legacy of hope for the future. Planned giving allows you to make a lasting difference through Kids Hope USA—without impacting your finances today.

Gifts made through a will, trust, or estate plan.
Often arranged now but given in the future.
Can include bequests, beneficiary designations, or gifts of stock or property.

The benefits of Planned Giving:

Give less to taxes – Avoid or reduce capital gains taxes  
Give more to charity – Put full value of asset to use for Kids Hope USA 
Increase personal savings – Increase income tax deduction  
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of gifts
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of one’s wealth in
total.
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of one’s wealth
is unused!

Non-Cash Assets

You can do more with your gift by giving any kind of appreciated non-cash asset:  

Real Estate 

Donate property like a home, land, or vacation house.

Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Give publicly traded investments directly, often with tax advantages.

Business Interests

Contribute ownership or profits from a privately held business.

Personal Property

Gift valuable items such as art, jewelry, vehicles, or collectibles.

Estate Gifts

Make a lasting impact by including Kids Hope USA in your will or trust.

Retirement Plans

Name Kids Hope USA as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account.

Life Insurance

Donate a policy you no longer need or list Kids Hope USA as a beneficiary.

Why Your Legacy Matters

Your gift helps ensure that future generations of students receive the love and support of a caring mentor through Kids Hope USA. It’s a way to multiply your impact and invest in hope that lasts.

Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean?’ Then you can tell them, ‘This is where the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ – Joshua 4:21-22 

The legacy we leave is our final act of love, paving the way for future generations to thrive. Just as the Israelites left markers for their children so that they might find comfort and hope, we can honor God and give our communities hope for the future through our planned giving.  

Gifts for today

– Make a gift to Kids Hope USA endowment
– Make a multi-year pledge to Kids Hope USA

Gifts for the Future

– Remember Kids Hope USA in your estate
– Include us in your retirement distributions

Thank you for considering a legacy gift to Kids Hope USA. Your commitment plants seeds of hope that will grow in the hearts of children for generations to come.

Fill out the form below or send an email to give@kidshopeusa.org to get started.

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