Leave a Legacy of Love

A planned gift to Family Focus is more than a financial decision – it is a lasting expression of your values. You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families for generations to come.

Your legacy will help ensure the communities we serve continue to receive the support, education, and resources they need to thrive. Ultimately, this support helps build social capital and economic growth, positively impacting not only individual families but the entire neighborhood.

What is Planned Giving?

Planned giving is the process of making a charitable gift during your lifetime or through your estate. Many legacy gifts cost nothing today. It can be as simple as naming Family Focus in your will or as strategic as setting up a charitable trust.

Ways to Leave Your Legacy

• Bequests: Include Family Focus in your will or living trust with a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.

• Beneficiary Designations: Name Family Focus as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund.

• Gifts of Stock: Make a gift of appreciated assets to maximize your impact and potential tax savings.

• Charitable Trusts & Gift Annuities: Explore options that provide you or your loved ones with income while benefiting Family Focus in the future.

The Irving Harris Legacy Circle

When you include Family Focus in your estate or financial plans, you become a member of the Irving Harris Legacy Circle. This special community of compassionate individuals is recognized and honored for generosity that will strengthen children, families, and neighborhoods for years to come.

Let’s Start the Conversation

We would love to hear your story and help you explore the legacy you want to leave. Our External Relations team is available to answer questions, provide sample language, or work with you and your professional advisors to ensure your charitable goals are fulfilled. For a confidential conversation about your planned giving options, please contact us today:

Amy O’Keeffe
Director of Leadership Giving
amy.okeeffe@family-focus.org
(773) 895-9280