Empowering women to make life-affirming decisions

A bequest is a simple and meaningful way to reflect your values in your final gift. You can name the Community Pregnancy Center, a beloved part of your extended family of causes, for a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or what remains after other gifts. Bequests help ensure your family understands what matters to you and can reduce estate taxes.

Benefits of a Bequest:

• Allows you to retain control of your assets during your lifetime

• Can reduce estate taxes

• Provides a lasting gift that reflects your values to your family

• Simple to update as your wishes evolve

Sample Bequest Language: Sample language is provided for illustrative purposes only. Please consult your attorney before including any provisions in your estate planning documents.

“I give to Crisis Pregnancy Center, Inc dba Community Pregnancy Center , a nonprofit organization located at 4231 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99508, EIN 92-0100206, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate) to support its mission and programs. This gift reflects the legacy I wish to leave my family.”

Charitable trusts allow you to provide for your loved ones while leaving a portion for the Community Pregnancy Center.

Types & Benefits:

• Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): Provides income to you or loved ones for life, then the remainder goes to Community Pregnancy Center.

Benefit: Receive income while reducing estate taxes.

• Charitable Lead Trust (CLT): Provides annual income to Community Pregnancy Center for a period, then remaining assets pass to heirs.

Benefit: Reduce taxes on gifts to your family while supporting your values.

You can make your final gift simple yet powerful by naming Crisis Pregnancy Center, Inc dba Community Pregnancy Center as a beneficiary of your:

• IRA or retirement account

• Life insurance policy

• Bank or investment account

This approach elevates our ministry to family status in your heart and in your estate plan.

Benefits:

• Quick and easy to set up—no attorney required

• Retain full control of assets during your lifetime

• Can make a significant impact without affecting other estate plans

Including Crisis Pregnancy Center, Inc dba Community Pregnancy Center in your revocable living trust ensures your values are honored, your family sees what matters most to you, and your charitable goals are carried out seamlessly.

Benefits:

• Maintains flexibility to adjust your plans over time

• Keeps your legacy private and avoids probate

• Ensures your values are clearly communicated to family

• Provides a seamless transfer of your final gift