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Legacy Giving: An Extraordinary Gift
Why Legacy Giving?
Since 2005, Blue Deer Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been a place of spiritual healing, renewal, and deep connection to the sacred. This work is only possible through the generosity of those who cherish and support it. To ensure Blue Deer Center continues to thrive far into the future, we rely not only on present-day gifts but also on the lasting contributions of those who hold this place in their hearts.
By including Blue Deer Center in your future plans, you are not just making a gift—you are weaving your spirit into the legacy of this sacred place. Your generosity will help sustain the spiritual healing, teachings, and transformative experiences that unfold here for generations to come.
In addition to strengthening the future of Blue Deer Center, legacy giving offers personal benefits, including:
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Potential tax deductions
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Avoiding capital gains taxes
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Maximizing charitable contributions
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Receiving income for yourself and/or your loved ones
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Passing assets to family at a reduced tax cost
Leaving a legacy is an act of devotion—one that ensures the land, the facilities, and the healing traditions of Blue Deer Center continue its important work in the world.
How to Give a Legacy Gift
Legacy giving is a deeply personal choice, and there are many ways to include Blue Deer Center in your plans. Below are some of the most common ways to support the future of this sacred place:
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Include Blue Deer Center in Your Will or Trust
You can name Blue Deer Center in your will or trust with wording such as:
“I hereby give to Blue Deer Center, a not-for-profit organization and sacred place at 1155 County Hwy 6, Margaretville, New York 12455, the sum of $_________; or ______% of the residue of my estate.”
Blue Deer Center’s tax ID: #22-3741704 -
Designate Blue Deer Center as a Beneficiary
You can name Blue Deer Center as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, or life insurance policy, ensuring that your legacy continues to support spiritual healing and transformation. -
Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity allows you to transfer assets, providing Blue Deer Center with future support while you receive fixed income payments during your lifetime. -
Create a Financial Account for Blue Deer Center
Setting up a designated financial account allows you to direct resources toward sustaining healing work of Blue Deer Center.
As you consider including Blue Deer Center into your legacy, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor to determine the best option for your needs.
If you have already included Blue Deer Center in your estate plans, or if you would like to discuss your options, please let us know by contacting us or filling out this form. We would love the opportunity to honor your commitment and express our gratitude.
We would love to thank you and keep you updated on the impact of your support.
It is an honor to know that you are considering this sacred place, Blue Deer Center, as part of your legacy. Your generosity ensures that this sacred place continues to be a source of spiritual healing and transformation for generations to come.
Contact info
Wendy Core
Fundraising Director
Legacy Giving: An Extraordinary Gift
Why Legacy Giving?
Since 2005, Blue Deer Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been a place of spiritual healing, renewal, and deep connection to the sacred. This work is only possible through the generosity of those who cherish and support it. To ensure Blue Deer Center continues to thrive far into the future, we rely not only on present-day gifts but also on the lasting contributions of those who hold this place in their hearts.
By including Blue Deer Center in your future plans, you are not just making a gift—you are weaving your spirit into the legacy of this sacred place. Your generosity will help sustain the spiritual healing, teachings, and transformative experiences that unfold here for generations to come.
In addition to strengthening the future of Blue Deer Center, legacy giving offers personal benefits, including:
-
Potential tax deductions
-
Avoiding capital gains taxes
-
Maximizing charitable contributions
-
Receiving income for yourself and/or your loved ones
-
Passing assets to family at a reduced tax cost
Leaving a legacy is an act of devotion—one that ensures the land, the facilities, and the healing traditions of Blue Deer Center continue its important work in the world.
How to Give a Legacy Gift
Legacy giving is a deeply personal choice, and there are many ways to include Blue Deer Center in your plans. Below are some of the most common ways to support the future of this sacred place:
-
Include Blue Deer Center in Your Will or Trust
You can name Blue Deer Center in your will or trust with wording such as:
“I hereby give to Blue Deer Center, a not-for-profit organization and sacred place at 1155 County Hwy 6, Margaretville, New York 12455, the sum of $_________; or ______% of the residue of my estate.”
Blue Deer Center’s tax ID: #22-3741704 -
Designate Blue Deer Center as a Beneficiary
You can name Blue Deer Center as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, or life insurance policy, ensuring that your legacy continues to support spiritual healing and transformation. -
Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity allows you to transfer assets, providing Blue Deer Center with future support while you receive fixed income payments during your lifetime. -
Create a Financial Account for Blue Deer Center
Setting up a designated financial account allows you to direct resources toward sustaining healing work of Blue Deer Center.
As you consider including Blue Deer Center into your legacy, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor to determine the best option for your needs.
If you have already included Blue Deer Center in your estate plans, or if you would like to discuss your options, please let us know by contacting us or filling out this form. We would love the opportunity to honor your commitment and express our gratitude.
We would love to thank you and keep you updated on the impact of your support.
It is an honor to know that you are considering this sacred place, Blue Deer Center, as part of your legacy. Your generosity ensures that this sacred place continues to be a source of spiritual healing and transformation for generations to come.
Contact info
Wendy Core
Fundraising Director
"I leave feeling restored in a way that doesn’t need words. And so in my gratitude I find myself supporting Blue Deer, as it has and will continue to support me in my work and life journey."
Annie, from South Carolina
