As we celebrate 90 years of protecting wild Florida, some supporters are choosing to leave a lasting legacy for the future. Through the Wild Florida Legacy Society, you can join a community of conservation-minded individuals committed to safeguarding Florida’s wildlife, waterways, and wild places for generations to come.
Your legacy supports Florida’s future
Why Make a Legacy Gift?
Our work lies in advocating to keep Florida wild at the local, state, and national level. But many of the issues we face don’t have an instant solution. They take persistent, sustained actions that need support, not only today, but well into the future.
By including FWF in your estate plans, you make a powerful statement about the wild Florida you want to protect. You’re driving our future efforts to ensure wildlife, waters, and wild places can be protected and enjoyed for generations of Floridians and visitors to come.
Already included us in your will or estate plan? Please fill out this form to let us know! We’d love to personally thank you for your generosity.
Join the Wild Florida Legacy Society
The Wild Florida Legacy Society honors individuals who have chosen to leave a lasting impact on Florida’s wildlife, waterways, and wild places by including the Florida Wildlife Federation in their estate plans. Many supporters join by remembering FWF in their will or trust, or by naming the organization as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial assets.
To help you get started, we’ve partnered with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can often be completed in about 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or as a starting point before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
By including the Florida Wildlife Federation in your estate plans, you join a dedicated group of conservation supporters who want to ensure that Florida’s natural heritage remains protected for generations to come.
We’d love to welcome you to the Wild Florida Legacy Society!
Popular Ways to Make a Legacy Gift
- Gift in Your Will
- Beneficiary Designations
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
- Appreciated Securities
- Other Options
The most familiar planned gift is the bequest in a will. It is a simple transfer of funds or property directly through the administration of your estate. Include a few sentences in your will or trust. You can give a percentage, a specific amount, or the remainder. Flexible, revocable, and no cost today.
If you plan to create a will, or already have a will and wish to benefit Florida Wildlife Federation via an amendment (known as a codicil), we recommend the following language:
Sample Bequest Language
For a percentage of your estate
“I give ___% of the residue of my estate to Florida Wildlife Federation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Florida, federal tax ID 59-1398265, with a business address of PO Box 6870, Tallahassee, FL 32314, for its general purposes.”
For a specific amount
“I give the sum of $___ to Florida Wildlife Federation, Inc., federal tax ID 59-1398265, PO Box 6870, Tallahassee, FL 32314, for its general purposes.”
For a specific asset
“I give [description of asset] to Florida Wildlife Federation, Inc., federal tax ID 59- 1398265, PO Box 6870, Tallahassee, FL 32314, for its general purposes.”
You may also designate your gift for a specific program. Please contact us to discuss language that matches your intent.
Name FWF as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), bank or brokerage account, or life insurance. Many forms can be updated online in minutes.
Give up to the allowed amount each year directly from your IRA to reduce taxable income.
Recommend a grant to FWF from your DAF and tell us how you’d like it used.
Give stock or mutual fund shares to avoid capital gains tax and support conservation.
There are even more ways to customize your legacy gift to the Florida Wildlife Federation. Both Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts may be used and may carry significant tax benefits, and other supporters may use real estate or establish life-income gifts.
Please discuss these options with your financial advisor
Find the Best Fit For You
Under 55:
• Beneficiary designations (IRA, 401(k), bank accounts, life insurance)
• Gift in your will or trust
• Donor-advised fund grants
• Gifts of appreciated securities
• Beneficiary designations (IRA, 401(k), bank accounts, life insurance)
• Gift in your will or trust
• Donor-advised fund grants
• Gifts of appreciated securities
Ages 55–69:
• Gift in your will or trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Appreciated securities
• Charitable trusts (with your advisor)
• Gift in your will or trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Appreciated securities
• Charitable trusts (with your advisor)
Ages 70+:
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
• Gift in your will or trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Charitable remainder or lead trusts
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
• Gift in your will or trust
• Beneficiary designations
• Charitable remainder or lead trusts
Business Owners & Investors:
• Gifts of closely held stock or real property
• Donor-advised fund contributions of appreciated assets
• Gifts of closely held stock or real property
• Donor-advised fund contributions of appreciated assets
Please consult your legal or financial advisor when planning a gift.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions or want sample language tailored to your goals? We’d love to talk.
Contact
Florida Wildlife Federation
Email: giving@floridawildlifefederation.org
Phone: (850) 656-7113
