Create Your Jewish Legacy
Building Our Jewish Future. Together.
Create Your Jewish Legacy
Building Our Jewish Future. Together.
Create Your Jewish Legacy
Building Our Jewish Future. Together.
In one way or another, your life is rooted in experiences that connect you to Jewish community. By including the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, in your estate plans, you can ensure those values, traditions, and services continue to enrich lives for generations to come.
Why Create a Legacy?
Your legacy is more than a gift.
A legacy gift reflects the values that matter most to you. Whether you’re passionate about Jewish education, caring for those in need, Israel, community security, worship, or building vibrant Jewish life, your gift helps ensure those causes continue long into the future.
When you create your Jewish legacy, you:
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
Wills & Living Trusts
Leave a specific amount, percentage, or asset through your estate plans.
Beneficiary Designations
Name the Federation as beneficiary of:
IRA Charitable Gifts
Qualified charitable distributions can provide tax-efficient giving while supporting the causes you love. We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or estate planning professional to determine the option that’s right for you.
Other Planned Giving Options
How It Works
Step 1
Reflect on what matters most.
Step 2
Work with your attorney or financial advisor to include a legacy gift in your estate plan.
Step 3
Let us know.
We will ensure your wishes are honored and welcome you into our Legacy Society if you’d like to be recognized.
Join the Legacy Society
Leave a gift. Join a community.
When you notify us of your legacy commitment, you’ll become part of the Legacy Society – a community of generous donors helping ensure Jewish life continues to flourish for generations to come.
Benefits Include:
Membership is open regardless of gift size.
Questions?
Please contact Alana Gross, Associate Director of Foundation Operations at alanag@jewishinseattle.org.
