Will or Living Trust
One of the simplest ways to create a lasting impact is by including GSBA in your will or living trust. A bequest allows you to support GSBA’s work while maintaining flexibility in your estate plans.
Your gift may be designated to support GSBA’s greatest need or directed toward a specific program or initiative.
We recommend working with your attorney or estate planning professional to include GSBA in your estate plans.
Sample Cash Bequest Language:
I give to GSBA (Greater Seattle Business Association), a Washington nonprofit organization, the sum of $______ to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Sample Bequest of Percentage of Estate:
I give to GSBA (Greater Seattle Business Association) ___% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Gifts of Specific Property
If your planned gift includes specific assets—such as life insurance policies, real estate, stock, or other property—your estate planning document should include a clear description of those assets. Your attorney or advisor can help ensure the appropriate language is included.
Retirement Account
You can name GSBA as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement plan. For many donors, this can be a simple and tax-efficient way to make a future gift.
Life Insurance
You may choose to name GSBA as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy, or transfer ownership of a policy as part of your charitable plans.
Charitable Trust
Charitable trusts can provide support for GSBA while also helping you meet personal financial and estate planning goals. Your attorney or financial advisor can help determine whether this option is right for you.
GSBA is here to help
Our Intention Form
If you have included GSBA in your estate plans, we invite you to let us know by completing our Legacy Gift Intention Form. Sharing your plans allows us to thank you, understand how you would like your gift to be recognized, and ensure we honor your intentions. Submitting the form is not legally binding and all information shared with GSBA will be kept confidential.
Contact Us
If you have questions about planned giving or would like to talk through your options, GSBA would be happy to connect with you. We can also work with you and your professional advisor to help ensure your intentions are clearly documented.
Connect with GSBA Member Advisors
Planning your legacy is a meaningful process, and having the right professional guidance can make it easier. Many GSBA members specialize in financial planning, estate planning, tax strategy, and charitable giving.
Working with a trusted advisor can help you structure your plans in a way that supports both your personal goals and the causes you care about.
You can explore GSBA member financial professionals who offer estate and financial planning services.
Join the GSBA Rainbow Legacy Circle
The GSBA Rainbow Legacy Circle recognizes supporters who have included GSBA in their estate plans. This community of legacy donors shares a commitment to the long-term future of LGBTQ+ business leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and community building.
Members of the GSBA Rainbow Legacy Circle may choose to be recognized publicly or remain anonymous. Most importantly, they help ensure that GSBA’s work continues to create opportunity and impact for years to come.
Benefits List
- Recognition in select GSBA donor materials
- Invitations to donor gatherings & stewardship opportunities
- The opportunity to inspire others through your commitment
- The satisfaction of creating a lasting legacy through GSBA
- A GSBA Rainbow Legacy Circle pin
Submit Your Intention Form Digitally
Questions?
For any questions not covered here, you can reach out to scholarship@thegsba.org.
The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) EIN: 94-3138514
You can find The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund’s Current 990 Here.