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What is a bequest?

A bequest is a gift of property under the terms of a will or other estate planning instrument. This may include cash, publicly traded securities, or other real or personal property types, such as jewelry, artwork, or real estate.

Growing Hope thanks you for including us in your plans. We are honored to have your support in our vision of a world where food is a human right.

Below is some suggested language to include in your will and/or other estate planning documents for certain types of bequests. However, regardless of the type of bequest you are considering, we strongly urge you to consult your attorney to learn how best to include a bequest in your estate plan and to understand the tax consequences of making such a gift.

Unrestricted Bequest of Cash

If you are considering making an unrestricted bequest of cash to Growing Hope, we recommend the following language:

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Growing Hope, a nonprofit organization located at 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, Federal Tax ID #74-3091845, for Growing Hope’s general uses and purpose. Reasonable administrative costs may be charged to this gift.

Expendable Bequest of Cash for a Specific Purpose

If you are considering making a bequest of cash to Growing Hope to support a particular program or activity of Growing Hope, we recommend the following language:  I hereby give, devise, and bequeath ________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Growing Hope, a nonprofit organization located at 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, Federal Tax ID #74-3091845, to support the following purposes: [insert specific purposes]. Reasonable administrative costs may be charged to this gift.

Unrestricted Endowed Bequest of Cash

If you are considering making an endowed bequest of cash to Growing Hope, we recommend the following language: 

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath ________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Growing Hope, a nonprofit organization located at 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, Federal Tax ID #74-3091845. The property comprising this gift may, for investment purposes, be commingled with any of the investment assets of Growing Hope, but the gift shall be entered into Growing Hope’s books and records as an endowment fund within the meaning of applicable law, which is not wholly expendable on a current basis. The gift will be known as the ________ Fund (the “Fund”).  Reasonable administrative costs may be charged to the Fund. Growing Hope may appropriate for expenditure or accumulate so much of the Fund as Growing Hope determines is prudent to support its objects and purposes, per applicable law and Growing Hope’s spending policies in effect from time to time. It is my intent to fulfill the purposes of Growing Hope best that Growing Hope shall have flexibility in appropriating and spending from the Fund.

Bequest of Non-Cash Property or Percentage of an Estate

If you are considering making a bequest of property other than cash, or if you are considering bequeathing a percentage of the total value of your estate, we recommend that you consult with your attorney to determine the applicable tax consequences and appropriate language for inclusion in your will or other estate planning documents. 

Donating stock is a powerful way to support Growing Hope’s mission of building food sovereignty and generational health in Ypsilanti. By gifting appreciated securities directly to Growing Hope, you can avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable tax deduction for the full market value of your stock. It’s a smart, impactful way to maximize your giving and help us create a just food system that nourishes our community. Your stock donation can directly sustain our programs, from intergenerational gardening to equitable farmers markets, ensuring lasting impact for years to come. Connect with us today to learn how simple it is to make a stock gift! If you would like to learn more about donating stock, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Or, you can make your donation directly online.

The Kroger Community Rewards program makes it easy to donate to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to Growing Hope, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. You can link your Card at Kroger.com.

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