Gift Planning Options

You can empower and stabilize future generations of families in need! By remembering Bethany House in your long-term giving plans, you can join others who are leaving a legacy of hope. 

Here are two of the most popular ways to build Bethany House into your plans. 

Remembering Bethany House in Your Will

This is also called a “bequest” and is the most common way to leave a gift to Bethany House. You can leave a specific dollar amount or asset, a percentage of your estate, or residue of your estate. These gifts help you leave a lasting legacy and often lessen the burden of taxes on your family. 

Sample Language: Specific Bequest 

“I bequeath (the sum of $____) or (_____% of the net of value of estate) or (describe the specific asset to be gifted) to Bethany House Services, Tax #31-1101401, with principal offices currently located at 4769 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Oh 45237.”

Sample Language: Residual Bequest 

“I devise the residual of my estate, after the satisfaction of all specific bequests and payment of all taxes and other costs attending my death, to Bethany House Services, Tax #31-1101401, with principal offices currently located at 4769 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Oh 45237.”

Beneficiary Designations

Another easy and common way to leave a gift is by designating Bethany House as your beneficiary. You can name a beneficiary for your IRAs and retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities, or even your bank accounts.

Here are three simple steps to name Bethany House as your beneficiary:

  1. Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, or bank/financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form.
  2. Decide what percentage (1-100%) you would like Bethany House to receive, and name us, along with your chosen percentage, on the form.
  3. Return the completed form to your plan administrator, insurance company, or bank/financial institution.

Leave a Future of Hope

Bethany House is delighted to introduce the Futures of Hope Society, a group of inspiring individuals who have built Bethany House into their wills, trusts, or other estate plans.

By leaving a gift to Bethany House, these supporters ensure that vital services continue for future generations and leave a lasting impact on the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness.

For more information about leaving a Future of Hope, please contact Daniel Flynn, Chief Development Officer, at dflynn@bhsinc.org or 513-557-2214.