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Build a Legacy of Community Strength

A gift to the Fayette County Family YMCA Endowment Fund is a powerful way to support the mission of building strong kids, connecting families, and fostering a vibrant community. Your commitment ensures that the YMCA remains a cornerstone of health, development, and inclusion for future generations in Fayette County.

The YMCA’s Endowment Fund serves as a permanent resource that grows over time, creating a sustainable foundation for programs, facility improvements, and scholarships that empower people of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Give to the YMCA Endowment?

Sustainability 

A stable and consistent funding source for critical programs, even amid changing economic conditions.

Flexibility

Opportunities to direct your gift to specific purposes like scholarships, facility enhancements, or program development.

Legacy Building

Assurance that your gift will strengthen the YMCA and the Fayette Community for generations to come.

What Is the Heritage Club?

The Heritage Club is a special group of individuals who have committed to supporting the YMCA’s Endowment Fund through outright gifts, planned giving, or legacy gifts. Members of the Heritage Club help ensure the YMCA’s mission continues to thrive, benefiting future generations.

Ways to Give

There are many options for making a lasting impact through the YMCA Endowment:

Outright Gifts

  • Cash contributions
  • Donations of land, stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments

Planned Gifts

  • Bequests: Include the YMCA Endowment in your will.
  • Insurance Beneficiary: Name the YMCA Endowment as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
  • IRA Beneficiary: Avoid tax penalties by naming the YMCA Endowment as a beneficiary of retirement assets.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Provide cash or securities to the YMCA Endowment and receive fixed quarterly payments for life, benefiting both you and the YMCA.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Transfer assets to a trust that provides you income for a specified time, with the remainder benefiting the YMCA Endowment.

Named Funds

Create a named fund with a gift of $5,000 or more to support specific YMCA programs or positions, such as scholarships or staff roles.

Leave Your Legacy Today

Your generosity helps ensure a strong and active YMCA for future generations. Join the Heritage Club and make an investment in the people and programs that strengthen Fayette County.

For more information on how to give or to discuss which giving plan is right for you, contact Jaclyn White, CEO at 740-335-0477.

Legal and Tax Information

When making a direct or deferred gift, please use the legal name:

Fayette County Family YMCA
Tax ID: 61-1416843

The Fayette County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.