Planned GiftsPlanned Giving - Investing in Future GenerationsA planned gift is a donor's commitment to benefit Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council through a gift that takes effect at death or after a term of years. When you include Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council in your will or other estate plans you will provide the financial power the organization needs to help future generation of girls receive the best program and the best resources we can provide to help them become their personal best. Planned gifts may include: • Bequests We invite you to join a very special group of individuals, our Legacy of Leaders. This Legacy honors individuals and families who have notified Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council of their intention to include Tanasi in their estate plans. Every gift, regardless of size, is critical to sustaining the work we do with girls as they build the leadership skills communities need. Donors may choose to give anonymously, and details are kept strictly confidential. This information is not intended as legal, tax, or investment advice, so it is highly recommended that prospective donors consult with their own tax or legal advisors prior to making a planned gift. For more information on planned giving, contact Mary Sue Greiner at (865) 688-9440, ext. 112 or by e-mail at
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BequestsOne of the simplest ways to make a gift to ensure the continuation and growth of Girl Scouting in Tanasi Council is through your Will or Revocable Living Trust. By Including Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council in your estate plans you will help sustain our mission into the future. Donors can remember Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council through three types of bequests: Specific Bequest – You can name Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council as the direct beneficiary of a specific amount of money, percentage of your estate or piece of personal property. Residuary Bequest – You can designate that Tanasi Council receive all or a portion of the remainder (residue) of your estate once all specific bequests to family and friends have been satisfied. Contingent Bequest – You can name the Tanasi Council as a contingent beneficiary to receive assets in the case that your named individual beneficiaries do not survive you. Tax SavingsBequests to Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council, Inc. are deductible from your gross estate and offer estate tax savings. As a nonprofit corporation, Girl Scouts is not subject to estate taxes. How to Name Girl Scouts of Tanasi CouncilFor gifts that will take effect after your lifetime, Tanasi Council should be named as: Girl Scouts Of Tanasi Council, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the state of Tennessee , and with principal business address of 1600 Breda Drive , Knoxville , TN 37918-1405. |
