When you include the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region in your estate plan, your kindness helps us strengthen communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Thank you for ensuring that the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region can continue to serve our community well into the future.

You may be eligible to join our Heritage Circle, honoring individuals and families whose direct or planned gifts help ensure the future of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region.

• Will and trust
• IRA charitable rollover or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QDC)
• Cash
• Charitable remainder trusts
• Beneficiary designations
• Real estate
• Appreciated securities
• Tangible personal property
• Charitable lead trust

1. Define Your Charitable Goals
Plan out the goals of your charitable giving by considering the impact you want to make and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
2. Review Your Assets
Look at your overall wealth and the types of assets you hold - including cash, investments, valuable possessions, real estate, etc.
3. Choose the Right Method
There are several methods to choose from, including an outright bequest in your will, a charitable rollover from your IRA, a life insurance policy or a charitable gift rider, a charitable remainder trust, a gift through a community foundation,, and more.
4. Consult with Professionals
Setting up funds or updating your will can be complicated, so it's important to consult a trusted professional - such as an estate planning attorney and accountant - to ensure your plans are carried out accurately and effectively.
5. Implement and Review Your Plan
Once all aspects of your plan are in place, it's time to take action. It's always best to review your plan one final time with a qualified professional. If you've included the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region in your estate plan, please let us know here