Planned Giving and Legacy Giving – Moving Forward with Will Bequests and Beneficiaries

Q: Do I need to tell Seeds about my bequest?

Only if you want to. Letting us know allows us to thank and recognize your commitment. You can also keep your bequest confidential if you prefer.

Q: Does Seeds for a Future offer legal or financial advice?

We don’t provide legal services, but we’re happy to answer questions and work with you or your advisor to include Seeds for a Future in your will.

Q: What is Seeds for a Future's mailing address?

Seeds for a Future 3623 Crossings Dr Suite 375 Prescott AZ 86305 EIN 41-2206020

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Option 1: Giving to Seeds Through a Bequest in Your Will

Option 2: Leave a Gift by Naming Seeds as a Beneficiary

Getting Started – Option 1: Planned Giving Through a Bequest in Your Will

Including Seeds in your will is a powerful way to positively impact families and communities who need your help to break chronic malnutrition and disease cycles.and create better lives for themselves.

Whether you choose to leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after your loved ones are cared for, your bequest ensures that Seeds for a Future can continue to reach more families with the training, resources, and support they need to thrive.

You can place Seeds for a Future in your will with a couple of sentences added to it. You can talk with your advisor or use the sample bequest language in the FAQ below.

Please let us know if you’ve included Seeds in your estate plans. We would love to thank you and acknowledge your legacy and commitment to Seeds for a Future and its mission.

Questions about Wills and Bequests? Please connect with us below.

Seeds for a Future is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. EIN 41-2206020

Will and Bequest FAQs

What’s the difference between a will and a bequest?

A will is the legal document that outlines your wishes for how your assets will be distributed. A bequest is a specific gift you leave to a person or organization in your will.

You can leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other gifts. You can also bequeath assets like stock, real estate, or retirement funds.

Bequests are revocable; you can update your will or beneficiary designations anytime.

What is the language to include Seeds in my will?

Below is suggested language for a bequest inclusion to Seeds for a Future in your will:

For a general bequest (a specific dollar amount):
“I give the sum of $_______ to Seeds for a Future, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID # 41-2206020), with a mailing address of PO Box 10453 Prescott, AZ 86304, to be used for its general operational purposes.”

For a percentage of your estate:
“I give _______ percent (____%) of my estate to Seeds for a Future, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID # 41-2206020), with a mailing address of PO Box 10453 Prescott, AZ 86304, to be used for its general operational purposes.”

For the residue of your estate (what remains after other bequests):
“I give all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Seeds for a Future, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID # 41-2206020), with a mailing address of PO Box 10453 Prescott, AZ 86304, to be used for its general operational purposes.”

It’s always a good idea to confirm the inclusion language with your will’s advisor.

If you would like to make Seeds for a Future a beneficiary of particular assets, please be sure to review the Beneficiary section below on this page.

Do I need to tell Seeds about my bequest?

Does Seeds for a Future offer legal or financial advice?

What is Seeds for a Future's mailing address?

Getting Started – Option 2: Leave a Gift by Naming Seeds as a Beneficiary

A lasting legacy can begin with a simple form.

You can name Seeds for a Future as a full or partial beneficiary of:

Appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
Life insurance policies
Donar Advised Funds
Personal property

This often doesn’t require changing your will.

Just ask your financial institution for a "Beneficiary Designation" form, complete it, and return it to them. These gifts often come with tax benefits for an estate as well.

Questions about naming Seeds as a Beneficiary? Please connect with us below.

Seeds for a Future is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. EIN 41-2206020

Beneficiary Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a gift in my will and a beneficiary designation?

Is it better to leave a bequest through my will or by naming Seeds as a beneficiary?

How do I add Seeds for a Future as a beneficiary on a financial account?

To discuss planned and legacy giving, please connect with us using the secure form below:

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Planned Giving and Legacy Giving – Moving Forward with Will Bequests and Beneficiaries

Getting Started – Option 1: Planned Giving Through a Bequest in Your Will

Will and Bequest FAQs

Getting Started – Option 2: Leave a Gift by Naming Seeds as a Beneficiary

Beneficiary Frequently Asked Questions

© 2025, Seeds for a Future. All Rights Reserved.

Seeds for a Future is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. EIN 41-2206020

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Planned Giving and Legacy Giving – Moving Forward with Will Bequests and Beneficiaries

Getting Started – Option 1: Planned Giving Through a Bequest in Your Will

Will and Bequest FAQs

Getting Started – Option 2: Leave a Gift by Naming Seeds as a Beneficiary

Beneficiary Frequently Asked Questions

© 2025, Seeds for a Future. All Rights Reserved.

Seeds for a Future is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. EIN 41-2206020​

Privacy Policy

Seeds for a Future is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. EIN 41-2206020