Planned giving, or “legacy giving,” through your will or other financial instrument ensures that EarthRights’ mission to protect people and the environment continues into the future. With a bit of thoughtful consideration and planning, you can make a contribution to EarthRights that not only provides us with a stable, long-term source of support but that can also offer benefits to you and your loved ones.
Consider building a charitable purpose into your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals as a way to:
- Make a larger gift than you may have thought possible while maintaining your current living standard.
- Make gifts that actually “give back”, potentially providing extra income in retirement years or to meet the needs of loved ones.
- Add meaning to your gift by making it in honor of a special friend or loved one as a way to support the causes they believe in for years to come.
Below are some of the planned giving options available to you. To learn more, contact your financial or tax advisor, attorney, or our Development Team at give@earthrights.org who can also explain how your gift will be used to support our work.
Declare EarthRights International through a bequest in your will:
To name EarthRights through a bequest, please use our official name “EarthRights International, Inc” and our Federal Tax-ID #: 04-3265555. Use the following sample language to designate ERI as a beneficiary in your will:
“I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to EarthRights International, Inc. with offices at 1400 K St NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20005, Federal tax ID number 04-3265555, or its successors in interest, the sum of $ ___ for its most urgent needs as determined by its Board of Directors.”
You may also add a bequest through a codicil, a separate document consisting of an amendment to an existing will. All charitable bequests are fully deductible from your gross estate, and may significantly reduce taxes on the balance of your estate.
Declare EarthRights International in your 401(k) or retirement plan:
Another easy way to make a legacy donation is through your retirement plan. In exchange for your contribution, you may receive an immediate income tax deduction, reduction in capital gains, or other potential benefit.