Now & Forever Society: Invest in Future Generations Through Planned Giving

A Child • A Family • Your Legacy

The Now & Forever Society are some of our most passionate supporters, joined in their dedication to creating sustainably-funded, long-term solutions in foster care and adoption.

Your planned gift helps the Coalition continue our life-changing mission for generations to come. Help us continue empowering families to provide nurturing homes for children to grow up into the future leaders, supporters, and innovators the world needs.

By choosing planned giving, your compassion and generosity can extend far beyond your lifetime. Whether through a bequest in your will, a charitable trust, a retirement account beneficiary designation, or other planned giving options – your decision to give will leave a legacy of hope, love, and support for thousands of children who need our help.

The Coalition is dedicated to assisting you every step of the way. We understand that planned giving is a personal decision, and we are here to ensure that your gift reflects your values and leaves a legacy that aligns with your driving force to create a better future for our kids. Take a big step towards creating a lasting impact on the lives of foster and adoptive families.

Call us at 314-367-8373, or reach us by email at melaniescheetz@foster-adopt.org to explore how your planned gift can make a difference!

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How to Leave Your Legacy
How Can I Help?
What Financial Vehicle Should I Use?
Advantages to Me?
Use This Simple Strategy
 Make a Donation Today from Your

  • Donor Advised Fund
  • Appreciated Securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
 Eliminates capital gains tax

  • Receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your gift
  • Option to create a legacy gift online with your Donor Advised Fund by designating the Coalition
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 List the Coalition as a Beneficiary of Your

  • Retirement plan/401k
  • Life Insurance
  • IRA
  • Pension
  • Bank Account (POD)
  • Home or other property
  • Allows you to select a percentage of your assets’ final value, or identify a specific amount
  • Allows you to support your loved ones while leaving your legacy
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 Name the Coalition in Your

  • Will
  • Trusts (CRT, CLT, ILT)
  • Doesn’t affect your current budget
  • Relieves tax burden on your heirs
  • Can avoid probate costs

Sample Bequest Language

Percentage of Estate for Unrestricted Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis (or its successors or assigns), a not-for-profit organization located in St. Louis, Missouri, _______ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis for the general purposes of the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis, located in St. Louis, Missouri, or its successors or assigns.

Specific Amount for Unrestricted Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis (or its successors or assigns), a not-for-profit organization located in St. Louis, Missouri, the sum of $_______ in cash or in-kind (or _______ shares of _______ stock) to be used at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis for the general purposes of the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis and its related entities.

Specific Amount for Specific Purposes

I give, devise, and bequeath to the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis (or its successors or assigns), a not-for-profit organization located in St. Louis, Missouri, the sum of $_______ in cash or in-kind (or _______shares of __________________________ stock) to be used for __________________________ at the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis. If changed circumstances should at some future time make it impractical to continue using the income from the Fund for the purpose designated, then the Foster Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis Board Trustees may redesignate the purpose to adhere as closely as possible to my original intent.