Leave A Lasting Legacy
Create an impact that continues for generations
Your Impact, For Years to Come
A planned gift is a meaningful way to support the future of Open Door Columbus while creating a lasting legacy of inclusion, opportunity, and community. Through a bequest, beneficiary designation, charitable trust, or other planned giving option, your generosity can help ensure that individuals with disabilities continue to have access to programs, services, recreation, creative expression, and opportunities for greater independence.
The generosity of today can create opportunities far into the future. Planned gifts help sustain programs, strengthen services, and support new possibilities that enrich the lives of the individuals we support. Whether large or small, these gifts help ensure that Open Door’s mission continues for generations. Every planned gift becomes part of a lasting legacy of inclusion, connection, and opportunity.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
A planned gift can take many forms. Explore the options below to learn more about ways you can support the future of Open Door Columbus.
THROUGH YOUR WILL OR TRUST
Including Open Door Columbus in your will or living trust is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact.
If you would like to include Open Door in your plans, the following sample language may be helpful when working with your attorney or estate planning professional.
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc. dba Open Door, the sum of $________ (or _______% of my estate) to support its mission and charitable purposes.”
Legal Name: Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc. dba Open Door
EIN: 31-0996044
THROUGH A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and certain financial accounts often allow you to name a charitable beneficiary. Updating a beneficiary designation can be a simple way to support Open Door’s mission while maintaining flexibility in your overall estate plans.
THROUGH OTHER PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS
Charitable trusts, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles may provide additional ways to support the future of Open Door Columbus. We encourage you to speak with your attorney, financial advisor, or estate planning professional to explore options that align with your goals and wishes.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
A planned gift can take many forms. Explore the options below to learn more about ways you can support the future of Open Door Columbus.
THROUGH YOUR WILL OR TRUST
Including Open Door Columbus in your will or living trust is one of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact.
If you would like to include Open Door in your plans, the following sample language may be helpful when working with your attorney or estate planning professional.
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc. dba Open Door, the sum of $________ (or _______% of my estate) to support its mission and charitable purposes.”
Legal Name: Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc. dba Open Door
EIN: 31-0996044
THROUGH A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and certain financial accounts often allow you to name a charitable beneficiary. Updating a beneficiary designation can be a simple way to support Open Door’s mission while maintaining flexibility in your overall estate plans.
THROUGH OTHER PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS
Charitable trusts, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles may provide additional ways to support the future of Open Door Columbus. We encourage you to speak with your attorney, financial advisor, or estate planning professional to explore options that align with your goals and wishes.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Planned giving is a personal decision, and we’re happy to answer questions along the way. Whether you’re exploring your options or have already included Open Door in your plans, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’ve already included Open Door in your estate plans, please consider letting us know. Sharing your intentions allows us to express our gratitude and better understand the impact of your future gift.
Use the form below to start a conversation about planned giving opportunities.
