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Legacy Planning
Legacy gifts to Black River Falls Area Foundation provide permanent source of support for the organizations and interests you care about while helping you and your loved ones make the most of your assets now and in the future.
Leave a Legacy That Lasts
Every generation has the opportunity to shape the future of Jackson County. As one of the largest transfers of wealth in history takes place over the coming decades, thoughtful legacy gifts can help ensure that the values you hold today continue to strengthen our community for generations to come.
By including the Black River Falls Area Foundation in your estate plans, you can create a lasting impact that reflects your life's work, passions, and commitment to the place you call home.
A legacy gift is simple to arrange. You can name the Black River Falls Area Foundation in your will or trust, designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account, IRA, pension, life insurance policy, or other financial assets, or make the Foundation a beneficiary of a portion of your estate. Many planned gifts cost nothing during your lifetime while creating meaningful opportunities for future generations.
The Foundation is equipped to accept a wide variety of charitable assets, including:
No matter the size of your gift, your generosity can make a lasting difference. A legacy gift may establish an annual scholarship that helps local students pursue their educational dreams. Larger gifts can create a permanent endowed fund that supports an ongoing competitive grant cycle, providing annual funding to charities and nonprofit organizations working every day to improve the quality of life throughout Jackson County.
Your gift becomes an investment in the future; supporting education, strengthening local nonprofits, addressing emerging community needs, and preserving the values that make Jackson County a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.
Create Your Legacy Today
Your story doesn't end with your lifetime. It lives on through the opportunities you create for others.
Whether your goal is to honor a loved one, support education, strengthen local nonprofits, or respond to future community needs, the Black River Falls Area Foundation can help you design a legacy that reflects your wishes and creates permanent impact.
Contact the Black River Falls Area Foundation to learn how a planned gift can become part of your estate plan. Together, we can ensure that today's generosity becomes tomorrow's opportunity for the people and communities of Jackson County.
Let's Explore What's Possible
Whether you’re starting a fund, planning a gift in your will, or considering a gift of property, Anneliese can help you explore your options and take the next step.
