Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Your Legacy. Their Future.
Because of you, ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation can support children with cancer and their families across Virginia well into the future. When you include ASK in your estate plan, your generosity can ensure that families in your community have a village surrounding them at the moment of diagnosis and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
To help you break the estate-planning, here’s a checklist of questions you can discuss with your loved ones:
- Guardianship:
Who would we want to care for our children (or pets)?
- Financial Management:
Who would we want to help manage our finances? Who would be our financial power of attorney?
- Health Decisions:
Does our medical power of attorney know our health concerns and wishes?
- Readiness and Willingness:
Are the chosen family members or friends aware of these roles and willing to take them on?
- Legacy:
Do we want to use our legacy to continue fighting cancer and supporting families?
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Rachael Schrinel
Title :Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 804-357-8648
Email: rschrinel@askccf.org
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know