Plan now to create a legacy that reflects your life and help our community For Good. Forever.
A gift in your will or through your estate ensures you leave a legacy that supports your passions. We work with you to realize your generosity goals.
Making a future legacy gift
Gifts made through your will or estate are often called legacy or future planned gifts. They can be made through one or more of the following:
- Will
- Listed appreciated securities
- Life insurance
- Retirement assets (RRSP, RRIF)
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Residual interest
These gifts can be directed to an existing fund, or you can create your own endowment fund.
What is an endowment fund?
An endowment fund is like an investment account for our community. Gifts are permanently invested and a portion of the income earned (the spending policy) is distributed every year to local registered charities as grants.
Want to learn more? Explore endowment funds.
Why make a legacy gift to The Winnipeg Foundation?
There are a lot of great reasons. You can…
- Make an impact in your community
- Honour your values while supporting others
- Support a cause you care about
- Create your legacy or commemorate a loved one
- With an estate gift, you can join our Legacy Circle
Since endowment funds are permanent, you’ll help our community For Good. Forever.
How to make a legacy gift to The Winnipeg Foundation
The most common legacy gift is a charitable gift through a Will (bequest). To learn more about types of bequests and how to include The Foundation, download Create your legacy [PDF].
For wording to include The Winnipeg Foundation in your Will, download Will Wording [PDF].
Make the most of your generosity!
Giftabulator® allows you to try different giving scenarios providing you with the opportunity to tailor your giving to your situation. It will also provide resources you can share with your financial advisor when you are discussing your giving options.
Explore your generosity with Giftabulator®.
If you have any questions about bequests or other legacy gifts, contact Patricia Hrymack by calling 431-804-8850 or emailing phrymack@nullwpgfdn.org, or another member of the Community Generosity team at 204-944-9474 or communitygenerosity@nullwpgfdn.org.
