Bequests

Empowering Generations through Bequests

Welcome to a journey of profound impact and legacy. As Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) embarks on a mission to secure the future, we invite you to join us in a noble endeavour — one that transcends lifetimes and leaves an indelible mark on generations to come. 

At the heart of our endeavour lies the power of bequests- a timeless tradition of generosity and foresight. By considering a bequest to BBBS, you have the extraordinary opportunity to enable life-changing mentoring relationships that empower young people to reach their full potential. 

To our trusted partners/supporters, your commitment has fuelled our progress and sustained our endeavours. Now, we invite you to journey with us beyond the present, towards a future where your legacy not only endures but your values thrive, and your impact resonates for many years.  

Why Bequests?

  • Tax Reliefs:

    By including charitable bequests in their estate planning, donors can potentially reduce the massive tax penalties on their estate and provide their heirs with valuable tax advantages. This allows them to allocate more to the causes they care about without compromising their financial goals.

  • On Your Terms (Retaining Control):

    Donors maintain control over how their assets are used, even after they’re gone, ensuring that their legacy reflects their values and passions.

CategoryUnrestricted UseRestricted Use
Capital BequestTo pay to BBBS the sum of $ ____ (or __% share of the residue of my estate) for the unrestricted use of the BBBSTo pay to BBBS the sum of $ ____ (or __% share of the residue of my estate) to be used for ________ (specify area).
IncomeTo pay to BBBS the sum of $ ____ (or __% share of the residue of my estate) to be held in trust and invested by the Trustee; the income from such trust to be used for _________ (specify area). To pay to BBBS the sum of $ ____ (or __% share of the residue of my estate) to be held in trust and invested by the Trustee; the income from such trust to be used for _________ (specify area)
ReversionaryIf any gift or residual gift contained in this Will cannot be fulfilled due to legal prohibition or the inability of the designate for any reason whatsoever, I direct my Trustee to transfer the whole of the gift or the portion thereof affected, to BBBS
Bequest of Specific PropertyTo transfer and deliver to BBBS my ___________ (specify legal description of property). To transfer and deliver to BBBS my ___________ (specify legal description of property) to be used for ________ (specify area).

What can your Bequest do?

Even as little as 1% of your estate can transform aspirations into achievements, dreams into realities, and ensure that your values endure as a guiding light for future generations.
“After experiencing firsthand the invaluable support of a nonprofit organization, I decided to include them in my estate plans. My bequest ensures that their important work can continue, even when I’m no longer here to support them directly.”
Let’s write the next chapter of our story together — a legacy of hope, opportunity, and enduring impact.
Leave us a gift in your Will
For private conversations on available options, please reach out to Amy directly at 306-540-6975 or amy.mohr@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
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