Have you considered what your legacy will be years from now?
It’s not an easy question, but it’s one worth discussing with family and friends as you develop or update your estate plan.
Many San Diegans choose to dedicate a portion of their estate plan to the community through a planned gift. A planned gift, or a legacy fund at The San Diego Foundation, is a charitable contribution that is arranged in the present and realized at a later date.
Not surprisingly, San Diego is one of the most generous regions in the U.S.
According to the State of Nonprofits in San Diego Report, 48 percent of residents give back annually. At The San Diego Foundation, we help hundreds of donors who want to give now, and also leave a legacy of community support for future generations.
Did you know our Science & Technology Program was established through a transformational planned gift from San Diego aeronautical engineer Samuel Blasker? Thanks to his generosity and vision, hundreds of aspiring and career scientists are making a significant impact in San Diego’s innovation economy.
Blasker is just one of the many San Diegans who have a planned gift to create an enduring legacy in San Diego. Whether it’s to support a specific interest like education, the environment or youth development, or a broad set of organizations, a legacy fund ensures your estate is used to provide equity, opportunity and prosperity for the impact areas you care about most.
To help get you started with the estate planning process, below are some of the most popular types of legacy funds that you can establish through The San Diego Foundation to meet your long-term charitable goals:
No matter your preference, your charitable giving goals are our priority.
For more than four decades, The San Diego Foundation and its expert staff have worked with estate planning attorneys, financial planners, wealth advisors, accountants and other professional advisors to establish, invest and administer planned gifts on behalf of generous San Diegans like you.
What do you want your legacy to be in the San Diego community? Share with us in the comments below!
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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This helpful resource will show you how you can leave a legacy to your family, your charity or your community that complements your will and trust(s).
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