The Heritage Club is a special group of people who believe in the mission of the Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA and want to ensure the valuable life changing programs and services will be continued for future generations.

Each member of the Heritage Club has included the Countryside YMCA in his or her estate plan which will build the long-range financial stability enabling the Association to meet it's mission.

Membership in The Heritage Club
Becoming a member of the Heritage Club requires a commitment which now, or in the future will add to the YMCA's endowment fund. There are a variety of gift programs available to qualify for Heritage Club membership, including:

Outright Gifts
Contributions of cash, land or securities to the YMCA Endowment Fund.

Insurance
By naming the YMCA as owner or contingent beneficiary of a new or existing insurance policy.

Will Bequest
Designating the YMCA for a percentage of the donor's estate or for a specified amount.

Charitable Trust
Gifts with life income retained by donor: Charitable remainder unitrust, annuity trust, pooled income fund.
Other trusts: charitable lead trust, life estate, revocable living trust.

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