What will your Legacy Be?
A well-planned strategy for giving back to causes that are important to you through estate giving (also referred to as planned giving) can provide a range of benefits, from reduced taxes to a sense of personal fulfillment and a meaningful legacy for both you and your heirs.
All inquiries are completely confidential and without obligation. The descriptions above are for informational purposes only. The Ohio State Parks Foundation does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Donors should consult their tax, legal, or accounting advisors before making any gifts. It’s important to consult an estate planning attorney or financial advisor to determine the best strategy for your circumstances.
With your support, the Ohio State Parks Foundation can continue to care for and enrich the parks we love. We are excited to celebrate Ohio’s 75+ parks and encourage our community to help us maintain our beautiful parks to enjoy year-round by donating today to OSPF or including the Foundation in your estate-giving plans.
Support our endowment
An endowment gift can be made easily through a gift annuity or as an estate gift such as a bequest, trust or life insurance policy designation of beneficiary. OSPF is also established to receive gifts of stock and mutual funds which may serve as a good tax benefit to the donor. For details, contact Carrie Klus at The Columbus Foundation, 614-545-3226, or via email at CKlus@columbusfoundation.org.
Other ways to give
The Columbus Foundation is able to guide donors through one or more of the giving options listed below.
Life Insurance
Similar to a retirement account, you can name OSPF as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, allowing OSPF to receive the policy’s proceeds upon your death.
Retirement Account
You can name OSPF as a beneficiary of a retirement account, like a 401(k) or IRA. This cost-effective gift passes designated assets to OSPF while protecting them from income and estate taxes.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust lets you donate assets to OSPF while keeping a set income stream, with the remaining assets going to OSPF after your or your beneficiaries’ passing.
Bequests
A bequest is a gift of cash, stocks, or other assets through your will or estate plan, allowing you to leave a lasting legacy by giving a set amount or percentage to OSPF.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity lets you donate assets to OSPF in exchange for guaranteed lifetime income, with the remaining assets going to OSPF after your passing.
Have questions? Reach out to Lisa Daris at 866-672-7533 or lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org.
