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LEGACY GIVING AT WDN

Our impact at WDN is felt not just in what we do, but in how we do it: by collaborating with movement leaders, trusting their expertise, committing to personal transformation, and building toward liberation for all. With a legacy gift, you can be confident that you are helping ensure that WDN's work and impact endures.

A legacy gift is a powerful way to ensure your commitment to racial, gender, economic, and climate justice continues. Remember:

  • You are in control. Planned giving is flexible and can be tailored to your unique goals. You can modify your plans at any time.
  • You can give in memory of others. This can be a way to honor those you love or whose memory you cherish.
  • You will create a meaningful impact. Giving to WDN in this way means your role in this important work will have an immediate impact on the movements we fund.

There are giving options available for donors of all ages and backgrounds; the best choice for you depends on your individual circumstances. Consult with your accountant or financial advisor to decide if legacy giving is a good fit for you. 

Note: This content is for informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. Rest assured, legacy gifts will be mobilized to meet movement needs as quickly as possible. WDN does not and will not have an endowment.

WAYS TO GIVE A LEGACY GIFT

You can make a legacy gift in several ways—through a bequest in your will or trust, as a beneficiary of a retirement or financial account, or through a charitable trust or Donor Advised Fund (DAF). 

Bequests: A Gift in Your Will or Trust
Including WDN in your will or living trust gives you flexibility while making a lasting impact. You can specify a dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after providing for your loved ones. You can also update your bequest at any time.

For your convenience, we’ve provided some suggested language below that you could use in your will or trust. Please consult with your attorney to align this with your individual situation. 

Sample Bequest Language
“I give to Women Donors Network (the sum of $_____) (or ___% of my residual estate) to be used for its general purposes.”

Retirement Assets & Beneficiary Designations
Naming Women Donors Network as a beneficiary is a simple way to make a legacy gift and maximize your impact. To make this type of gift, simply request a beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator and name WDN as a primary or contingent beneficiary. Eligible accounts include:

  • IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans
  • Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Brokerage accounts, CDs, savings, and checking accounts (via Transfer on Death or Payment on Death designations)

If you have already put this kind of planned giving in place, please let us know at [email protected] so that we can acknowledge your support. WDN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax Identification Number: 05-0542397.

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ADDITIONAL WAYS
TO SUPPORT WDN

IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your traditional or Roth IRA to WDN. This could be a convenient, tax-free way to make gifts up to $111,000* per year to WDN, while satisfying IRA required minimum distributions. Consult with your tax adviser to determine if this could benefit you.

To make an IRA Charitable Rollover gift:

  • Contact your IRA custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to WDN.
  • Inform us of your gift so we can match it to you when it arrives.

Important: Some financial institutions do not include your name on the check. Notifying us in advance ensures we can acknowledge your gift.

*For gifts made in 2026. Maximum gift limits may increase in coming years.

Stock & Donor Advised Funds
If you’d like to make a stock gift or a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, please contact our finance team at [email protected].