Your gift can shape the Y’s future for generations to come.
By including the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver in your estate plans, you do more than make a donation - you plant the seeds for lasting change. Your legacy ensures that children discover their potential, families find community, and people of all ages continue to grow stronger in mind, body and spirit.
Our team can help you design a charitable plan that aligns with your goals and honors what matters most to you. Explore a few simple ways to create your legacy:
Wills and Trusts
You can give a specific amount of cash or securities, a piece of property or a percentage of your estate. You can update your will at any time should your circumstances or priorities change.
Sample Bequest Language:
"I hereby give to the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, a Colorado not-for-profit corporation, with its principal place of business at 2625 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver 80222, the sum of $___ [amount] AND/OR ___% [percent] of the residue of my estate AND/OR the following described property: _______ [description], for its general purposes.”
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver's federal tax I.D. number is 84-0402696.
Beneficiary Designations
An easy way to make a lasting impact is to name the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy or commercial annuity.
Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank or financial institution to request a change-of-beneficiary form.
Already included us in your plans?
We would love the opportunity to thank you.
Let us know of your legacy gift
To learn about the many ways you can support YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, by getting involved or through a future gift, contact Leisha DeSmet at 720-524-2716 or ldesmet@denverymca.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Every legacy gift helps ensure that Y’s doors remain open to all, today and for generations to come. Your foresight and generosity create a ripple effect of hope, health, and community that endures far beyond a lifetime.
Please note: The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver cannot provide legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult your professional advisor to learn how a charitable gift may fit into your personal financial plans.
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