Join the Heritage Society, a growing community of visionary philanthropists who have included the Y in their estate plans.

When you create a legacy giving plan with the Y, you're ensuring the next generation of New Yorkers have the support needed to build strong, bright futures.


Fund the Future of NYC

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Make an Impact Now

• Qualified Charitable Distributions
• Stocks and Appreciated Securities
• Donor Advised Fund
• Savings Bonds
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Plan a Future Gift

• Include the Y in your will or living trust—the easiest and most popular way to make a lasting impact.
• Designate the Y as a beneficiary on your brokerage accounts, retirement funds, and life insurance policies—and it costs you nothing now.
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Gifts that May Reduce Your Taxes

• Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA
• Life Insurance
• Stocks and Securities
• Savings Bonds
• Personal Property
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Share Your Legacy

Have you already included the Y in your estate plans? We would appreciate the chance to acknowledge your generosity and welcome you to the Heritage Society. Providing us with documentation is also the best way to ensure that your gift is used in the way you intend. Information will be kept confidential.

MORE INFORMATION:

The YMCA of Greater New York is tax exempt under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

The Y’s legal name: Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater New York 
EIN: 13-1624228 

Mailing Address: 
YMCA of Greater New York 
Fund Development 
5 West 63rd Street, 6th Floor 
New York, NY 10023 

Visit our FAQs page for more information on Legacy Giving, including sample bequest language. 


The content found on this site is general in nature and intended to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. To determine how a gift or estate planning decision might affect your particular circumstances, it is expressly recommended that you consult an attorney, financial advisor or other qualified professional.