Create a Lasting Legacy with The Delores Project

These examples cover a range of planned giving options, allowing you to tailor your gift to fit your financial and philanthropic goals while making a lasting impact on The Delores Project. We recommend consulting with your estate planning attorney or financial advisor to ensure your gift aligns with your estate plan and meets all legal requirements.

Why Choose Planned Giving?

Your planned gift empowers The Delores Project to provide lasting support and dignity to women and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness. By including us in your estate plans, you create a lasting legacy that enhances our ability to offer critical services and support individuals in achieving stable housing, belonging, and security for years to come.

Your gift not only addresses the immediate needs of those we serve, but also supports long-term solutions, assisting people in transitioning from homelessness to stable housing, and fostering a more inclusive community. Planned giving can also offer potential tax benefits, aligning your philanthropic goals with your financial plans while making a profound difference in countless lives.

Explore Types of Gifts

Bequests: Include The Delores Project in your will or trust to leave a lasting legacy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate. Sample language:

“In recognition of the important work of The Delores Project, I give and bequeath to The Delores Project, a nonprofit corporation located at 3450 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, with The tax ID of 20-1122039, {specific dollar amount or percentage of the estate, or description of item} to be used for its general operating purposes to advance their mission and programs.”

Beneficiary Designations: Name The Delores Project as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial accounts.

IRAs and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Direct a portion of your IRA to The Delores Project through a QCD. This allows you to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA if you are 70½ or older.

Gifts of Property: Donate appreciated assets such as real estate, stocks, or art. These gifts can offer significant tax benefits and support our mission.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Contribute to a donor-advised fund and recommend grants to The Delores Project. You can also leave the remainder of your DAF to us. This allows you to manage your charitable giving while benefiting from potential tax advantages

How to Get Started

1. Contact Us: Reach out to our development team for personalized guidance and to discuss how your planned gift can align with our mission.

2. Consult Professionals: Work with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney to determine the best giving option for your situation.

3. Make Your Gift: Complete the necessary documentation for your chosen planned giving method and ensure all details are accurate.

Take the first step in creating your legacy today. Contact us at 303-534-5411 x 105 or development@thedeloresproject.org. Our team is here to support you in making a meaningful difference.