Your Planned Gift Can Make Dreams Come True for Local Families
Somewhere, in our community, a mother is dreaming of reading her children a bedtime story, imagining that she then tucks them in and turns out the light of their very own room. And somewhere closer than you might realize, a father yearns to build a better life for his family, to raise the walls that will raise the bar on what their tomorrows can be.
However you support Habitat St. Johns, that’s exactly what you help make possible for future hardworking homeowners in St. Johns County. You help them claim the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a brighter future.
Every day that a family works toward saving and studying for their Habitat St. Johns home, and every day that they help build their Habitat St. Johns home, and every day that they live in their Habitat St. Johns home is a day of empowerment and opportunity they would have no other way.
Thank you for helping make this a reality for more low- to moderate-income families in St. Johns County. Thank you for helping them come home.
What Is a Bequest?
One simple and flexible way to ensure that your legacy of empowerment continues for years to come is by making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest.
Making a will or living trust is an important way to extend your love, generosity and gratitude for family and friends – and an excellent way to support Habitat’s mission after your lifetime. In addition, gifts through a will or living trust cost you nothing now and are flexible. Relationships and situations change, and you can change your will or living trust at any time.
Consider leaving a gift in your will to help create strength, stability, and self-reliance for future generations.
Be sure to work with your lawyer to develop your estate plans.
Sample Language for your Will/Trust
A gift to Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County (Habitat St. Johns) in your will or revocable trust proclaims your confidence that we will continue to serve our mission and make a difference in the lives of future Habitat St. Johns' homeowners for.
Remembering Habitat St. Johns with a gift in your will or trust:
- Is easy to arrange.
- Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
- Can be easily modified to address your changing needs.
Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County (EIN: 59-3129794), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in St. Augustine, FL, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program).
Specific Bequest Language
Naming Habitat St. Johns as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:
I give and devise to Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County (EIN: 59-3129794), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in St. Augustine, FL, the sum of $___________ to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program).
Contingent Bequest Language
Habitat St. Johns can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County (EIN: 59-3129794), a nonprofit organization with headquarters in St. Augustine, FL, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program).
Please use the following if you wish to make Habitat St. Johns a beneficiary:
- Legal name: Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County
- Address: 7 Hopkins Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Tax ID Number: 59-3129794
Secure Your Legacy
The first step is to curate a plan. A plan allows you to determine how your assets, property, and personal belongings are distributed among your beneficiaries. It ensures that your hard-earned wealth goes to the people or causes that matter most to you, including Habitat St. Johns. Simply put, Planned Giving ensures your charitable legacy complements your estate plans and supports your family while creating maximum impact in the community.
Be sure to consult your team of professionals for guidance—estate planning attorneys, accountants, and financial and tax advisors who can walk you through the process and keep you informed, according to the plan you devise.
Finally, discuss your plans with loved ones and financial professionals. It is important that your family feels included and aware of your giving plans. Knowing that your wishes are documented and legally binding provides you with the reassurance that your beneficiaries will be taken care of according to your instructions, providing loved ones with peace of mind during tough times.
If you or your attorney would like Habitat St. Johns to provide you with customized beneficiary language that is specific to your goals and interest, please contact Tom Torretta at [email protected] or 904-826-3252 x2001. Please call or email so we can assist you through every step of the process.
If you believe strongly in the work we are doing and want to be a part of our future success, we encourage you to consider Habitat of Humanity of St. Johns County when you are doing your estate planning.
Thank you for your kindness and for caring about the hardworking individuals and families in our community who will benefit from your generosity!
