Estate Planning & Planned Giving
Create a Legacy That Lasts for Generations
When you include the East Central Community College Foundation in your estate plans, you make an enduring investment in the lives of students while leaving a legacy that reflects your values. Planned gifts ensure that your generosity continues to make a difference well into the future.
Benefits of Planned Giving
Through thoughtful estate planning, you can:
- Provide for the Future – Ensure that scholarships, programs, and facilities remain strong for generations to come.
- Perpetuate Your Name – Establish a lasting legacy at the college through named scholarships, endowed funds, or recognition opportunities.
- Reduce Your Tax Burden – Many planned gifts provide significant tax benefits for you and your heirs.
- Strengthen the Foundation’s Mission – Support students, faculty, and programs with resources that expand opportunities and transform lives.
- Make a Meaningful Impact Without Sacrificing Current Income – Many gift options allow you to retain financial security while planning for the future.
Ways to Make a Charitable Gift
There are a variety of options to meet your philanthropic and personal goals:
- Bequests – Include the Foundation in your will or trust.
- Beneficiary Designations – Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance, or bank account.
- Charitable Gift Annuities – Provide income for yourself or loved ones while supporting the Foundation.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts – Create a stream of income with the remainder supporting the Foundation.
- Endowed Scholarships or Funds – Establish a permanent fund that benefits students year after year.
- Gifts of Property or Securities – Contribute appreciated assets to maximize your impact and potential tax advantages.
Contact the East Central Community College Foundation Office if you have included the Foundation in your estate plans or are interested in including the Foundation in your estate plans. Call Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the Foundation, at 601-635-6327 or e-mail to sholling@eccc.edu.
