Gifts that leave a legacy
Planning your giving to Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES) allows you to leave a meaningful legacy that supports our mission while aligning with your personal financial and philanthropic goals.
Benefits of Planned Giving Include:
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Current charitable income tax deductions
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Guaranteed lifetime income for you and/or a loved one
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Savings on capital gains, income, and estate taxes
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Significant, lasting support for CARES
Gifts Through
Wills or Trusts
Your legacy gift will help us continue empowering individuals and families in the autism community for years to come.
Thank you for making a lasting difference!
Including a gift in your will or trust is a thoughtful and popular way to support Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES) while maintaining full use of your assets during your lifetime.
How to Add CARES to Your Will or Trust
To include CARES as a primary or contingent beneficiary in your estate planning, we recommend consulting with your attorney or financial advisor.
Sample Gift Language:
"I, [name], give [insert specific $ dollar amount or % percentage] to Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES), currently located at Redmond, WA in support of its mission. CARES’ federal tax identification number is: [Contact Us."
Beneficiary Designations
By naming Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES) as a beneficiary of certain investment instruments, you can support our mission while potentially reducing inheritance taxes for you and your heirs.
Eligible Investment Instruments Include:
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Life insurance policies
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) – such as 401(k) or 403(b)
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Annuities – provided the plan continues after death
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Checking, savings, or other financial accounts
To name CARES as a beneficiary, contact your insurance company, retirement account holder, financial advisor, or bank to request a beneficiary designation form.
Use the following information to complete the form:
Legal Name: Chinese Autism Resources and Empowerment Services (CARES)
Address: 18441 NE 24th St, Redmond WA 98052
Federal Tax ID#: [Contact Us]
Once completed, we would be grateful if you could share a copy of your beneficiary forms with us via email at [Insert CARES email] or by mailing them to the address above. Your thoughtful gift ensures lasting support for individuals and families in the autism community. Thank you!
