Legacy and Planned Giving - Planting Seeds for Generational Growth
By providing a legacy gift, you're supporting enduring solutions for food security, health, and economic opportunities.
In 2024, Seeds for a Future established the De Berge-Astorga Sustainability Fund, which helps support the long-term strength of Seeds for a Future’s work in rural Guatemala and wherever food security is needed.
Why Leave a Legacy Gift with Us?
Your contribution to the De Berge-Astorga Sustainability Fund helps ensure that families in need can continue to experience the life-changing impact of the Seeds Program for generations to come.
Every day, our Program fosters health, self-reliance, and opportunity; however, the need to eliminate malnutrition, disease, and poverty is continually ongoing in rural Guatemala and globally.
Including Seeds for a Future in your plans will continue to strengthen and amplify our impact, reaching those who need it most.
Below are Options for Incorporating Your Planned or Legacy Gifts with Us:
- A Bequest in Your Will or Trust
- Name Seeds as a Beneficiary
- Charitable Lead Trusts
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
A Bequest in Your Will or Trust
Carry your values forward through healthier, thriving families and communities.
- Name Seeds for a Future as a beneficiary of a specific dollar amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate.
- Retain control of your assets during your lifetime.
- Revise your plans at any time.
We can provide suggested language and guidance to make this easy.
Name 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:
- Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
- Life insurance policies
- Bank or brokerage accounts
This often doesn’t require changing your will. Just ask your financial institution for a "beneficiary designation" form. These gifts often come with tax benefits for an estate as well.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Support Seeds now, and pass more to your loved ones later.
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) is the reverse of a gift annuity:
- The trust makes annual donations to Seeds for a Future for a set number of years.
- After that, the remaining assets go to your heirs, often with reduced taxes.
This strategy is ideal for those looking to manage estate taxes and create a lasting impact.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Receive income now, and support Seeds for a Future later.
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) provides income to you or your loved ones first, then supports Seeds for a Future:
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You place assets (like stock or property) into the trust.
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The trust pays you (or a beneficiary) income for life or a set number of years.
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After that, the remaining assets go to Seeds for a Future.
This option is well-suited for those with appreciated assets who want income today and a meaningful impact tomorrow.
To discuss your sustained giving options, please connect with us via the form below:
