One of our greatest aspirations in life is to leave a mark — to make a difference. By making a planned gift and becoming a Heritage Club member, you’ll be leaving a legacy while helping ensure Y programs and services continue to address the most urgent needs in our community, now and in the future.
Planned giving through a legacy gift to the Y can be made in a variety of ways:
- Bequests
- Outright Gifts
- Life Insurance Policies
- Gift of Stock
- Create an Endowment Fund
As a Heritage Club member you will be invited to our annual recognition event and, with your permission, we’ll also list your name or your family’s name on our Donor Wall.
Before deciding on a legacy gift, we urge you to talk to your family, financial planner or insurance agent, lawyer, and your Y to help you determine what kind of planned gift would be best for you, your family and your estate.
Types of Bequests
There are several ways you can make a lasting impact through a legacy gift to the YMCA, including:
Residual Bequest
Donate all or a percentage of your estate after all your debts, taxes, expenses and other specific bequests (gifts to loved ones) have been paid.
"I give the residue of my estate [or percentage of the residue] to the YMCA of the National Capital Region…"
Specific Bequest
Designate a specific dollar amount or piece of property, such as real estate, securities or other investments.
"I give the sum of $XX,XXX [or description of property] to the YMCA of the National Capital Region…"
Contingent Bequest
Takes effect only in the event that the beneficiary predeceases you.
"If [name of primary beneficiary] does not survive me for 30 days, then I give [description of gift] to the YMCA of the National Capital Region..."
Making Your Gift
Use our legal name
When including a gift to the YMCA in your will, please include our correct legal name:
YMCA of the National Capital Region
180 Argyle Ave.
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1B7
Charitable registration number: 11907 2072 RR0001
Keep us informed
We’d love to know about your gift so we can personally thank you for your generosity. Your privacy is important to us, and we’ll always keep your information completely confidential.
To learn more and discuss your legacy, please contact:
Marianne Long
Manager, Philanthropy and Outreach
613-415-6611
marianne.long@ymcaottawa.ca