Leave a lasting legacy for families facing the hardest moments
For over 45 years, supporters like you have made it possible for families to stay together during their child’s treatment. A planned gift ensures that future families will have the same support when they need it most.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
Please find a few ways you can still help our House and our children after your lifetime.
One of the most impactful ways to support Ronald McDonald House New York is by including a charitable bequest in your will or living trust. A bequest allows you to make a lasting difference in the lives of sick children and their families, without affecting your financial situation today.
By naming RMH New York in your will or trust, you ensure that your legacy continues for years to come, providing essential support for our mission. To make it easy, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you create your legal will at no cost. Most people complete their will in 20 minutes or less!
If you’re over 70.5, you can make a gift directly from your IRA, which can help reduce your taxable income and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year. This is a tax-efficient way to support Ronald McDonald House New York while minimizing your tax burden.
We’ve partnered with a secure IRA donation tool to make this process easy for you. You can give directly from your IRA in just a few simple steps.
A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) provides a reliable income stream for you, while also supporting Ronald McDonald House New York. With a CGA, you make a gift to RMH New York and, in return, receive fixed payments for life.
This type of gift not only benefits our families, but also offers tax advantages and financial security for you. NGAF is here to help you set up a CGA that meets your needs.
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) allows you to receive income for a set period of time or for life, with the remainder of the trust assets benefiting RMH New York upon your passing. This type of trust offers income and tax benefits, making it a smart option for those looking to support RMH New York while securing financial resources for themselves or their loved ones. NGAF can guide you in setting up a CRT that aligns with your financial strategy.
Including Ronald McDonald House New York in your will or living trust is a meaningful way to leave a legacy. Below is some sample language you can use to include RMH New York in your estate plan:
Sample Bequest Language: “I give, devise, and bequeath [insert dollar amount or percentage] to Ronald McDonald House New York, located at 405 East 73rd Street, NY, NY 10021, to be used for its general purposes.”
Feel free to customize this language based on your specific intentions. For personalized guidance or assistance with your will, we’re happy to help.
The Vivian Harris Society recognizes those who have made a lasting commitment to Ronald McDonald House New York through a planned gift. As a member of this special society, you help ensure that RMH New York can continue to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for families with seriously ill children.
In appreciation of your generosity, members of the Vivian Harris Society are invited to exclusive events and recognized for their significant impact.
To learn more about joining the Vivian Harris Society or to discuss your planned gift, please contact us at Development@rmh-newyork.org.
A simple way to leave a legacy is by designating Ronald McDonald House New York as a beneficiary on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial assets. This straightforward approach allows you to make a significant contribution without the need for a formal bequest.
By designating RMH New York as a beneficiary, you ensure that your support continues long after you’re gone.
Be inspired by the stories of other donors who have chosen to support Ronald McDonald House New York through planned gifts. These heartfelt stories illustrate how planned giving makes a lasting difference for our families and strengthens the work we do every day.
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donated via planned giving in 2024
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People in our planned giving community
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Join the Vivian Harris Society
We created the Vivian Harris Society at Ronald McDonald House New York to honor and thank those who make a planned gift of a charitable bequest in their will, a gift of life insurance, life income gifts, or retirement and pension gifts. These generous supporters will help keep families close when children and their families come to New York for treatment, for years to come! Our society members also receive grateful recognition and are warmly welcomed to special events.
Donor Stories
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