Ways to Make a Planned Gift
When you include The Crawford Child Advocacy Center in your estate plans, you create a lasting legacy of protection, healing, and hope for children and families in Larimer and Jackson Counties.
Planned gifts are one of the most meaningful ways to support our mission. They help ensure that children who experience abuse have a safe place to be heard, families receive guidance through complex systems, and prevention education continues for generations to come.
A planned gift is a way to care deeply for the future — while also meeting your own financial and family goals.
Planned giving options can be simple and flexible. Many do not require changes to your current finances.
Bequests (Wills or Trusts)A bequest allows you to leave a specific amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate to CCAC.
A bequest is one of the simplest ways to leave a legacy. You can include The Crawford Child Advocacy Center in your will or trust by naming us to receive a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or what remains after other gifts are made.
Why people choose this:
It allows you to care for loved ones first, while also supporting children and families in the future.
Beneficiary DesignationsName CCAC as a beneficiary of a retirement account (IRA, 401(k)), life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund.
You can name The Crawford Child Advocacy Center as a beneficiary of certain assets, such as a retirement account (IRA, 401(k)), life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund. This can often be done by completing a short form with your plan administrator.
Why people choose this:
It’s easy to update and can offer tax advantages, especially with retirement assets.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make tax-free gifts directly from your IRA.
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a direct gift from your IRA to CCAC. These gifts may count toward required minimum distributions without being considered taxable income.
Why people choose this:
It can be a tax-efficient way to give while meeting annual distribution requirements.
Gifts of Appreciated AssetsDonating stock or other appreciated assets may offer tax advantages while supporting our work..
Donating appreciated assets, such as stocks or securities you’ve held for more than one year, may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting our mission.
Why people choose this:
It can maximize the impact of your gift and provide potential tax benefits.
Charitable Trusts or Gift AnnuitiesCreate a future gift to CCAC while receiving income or tax benefits during your lifetime...
Some planned gifts allow you to receive income during your lifetime while also supporting CCAC in the future. These options typically require guidance from a financial or legal advisor.
Why people choose this:
They provide financial security now while creating a lasting charitable impact later.
Other Planned GiftsReal estate, charitable trusts, or other non-cash assets may be considered on a case-by-case basis..
In some cases, gifts of real estate or other tangible assets may be accepted. These gifts are reviewed individually to ensure they align with our mission and capacity.
Why people choose this:
It allows donors to make a meaningful gift using assets they no longer need or want to manage.
For Advisors
Professional advisors may contact us directly for confirmation of charitable status, gift acceptance guidelines, or documentation.
- Organization: The Crawford Child Advocacy Center
- EIN: 84-1324009
- Address: 5529 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80528
Let’s Talk
We understand that planned giving is personal. Our team is happy to have a confidential, no-obligation conversation to answer questions or provide information.
- Email: executivedirector@crawfordcac.org
- Phone: (970) 407 – 9739