If supporting nonprofits in your will or trust is important to you, take the next step.

Think about to whom and why you’d like to leave a gift. Maybe you or someone you know has been helped by a particular organization. Maybe you’re an active volunteer or believer in the mission. You might want to leave a gift in memory of a loved one or for a specific use.

If you need more help or you need to know more about a particular organization, do some investigating before leaving a gift. Call the nonprofit group of your choice – you may find some of your valued nonprofit organizations among our members. They can help you better understand what they do and what opportunities are available for giving.

Then contact your professional advisor for help. Your advisor can assist you in maximizing the charitable and long-term benefits of your gift.  If you have yet to connect with a professional advisor, please contact the Montana Office of Gift Planning of the Montana Community Foundation (406-541-7407 and info@mtcf.org) and the Western Montana Estate Planning Council (wmepc.org) to explore resources and giving opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I have a will?
If I leave something to charity will my family be left out?
Who can help me arrange for a gift?
What can I leave to a charity?
Can I leave a gift in memory of a person for a specified purpose?
Do I tell the charity I’ve left the gift?
Do I have to include my wish to leave a gift to a specific organization in my will?
Must I have an estate in order to leave a gift?
How do I leave a gift for an organization that I admire?