Bequests and Estate Plan Gifts

You may make a bequest or gift through your estate by including a provision in your will or living trust, or by naming Aspen Camp as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. The amount left to the organization can be expressed as a dollar amount or as a percentage of the assets to be given.

General bequests are the most valuable, as they allow Aspen Camp to apply your gift wherever the need is the greatest. See suggested bequest languages on this page or download our handout.

Download Example Bequest Languages Handout

Charitable Lead Trusts

A charitable lead trust makes an annual payment to Aspen Camp for a period of years, and at the end of the term, the remaining assets go to your family or other beneficiary. Please contact your banker or investment manager to discuss how to set this up.

Donor Advised Funds

A donor advised fund allows you to make a tax-deductible gift to Aspen Camp to establish a fund today, and later advise the organization on how you would like the gift used. At least half of the gift must be designated to Aspen Camp, and the rest may support other charities.  Please contact your banker or investment manager to discuss how to set this up.

To arrange for a planned gift, please contact us.

Bequests Languages

The provisions in your will or living trust for making a bequest to Aspen Camp will depend on the type of gift, state law, and your unique circumstances. The following sample language is provided to assist you and your estate counsel.

Specific Amount
Residuary
``Greater Of`` Residuary
Contingent
Restricted
Specific Amount

“I give to Aspen Camp, a Colorado nonprofit corporation located in Snowmass, Colorado or its successor organization, the sum of $ _________ (or % of my estate), (or other personal property herein described) to be used for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.”

Residuary

“I give to Aspen Camp, a Colorado nonprofit corporation located in Snowmass, Colorado or its successor organization, (all or a % of) the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal and wherever situated to be used for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.”

``Greater Of`` Residuary

“I give to Aspen Camp, a Colorado nonprofit corporation located in Snowmass, Colorado or its successor organization, the greater of _____ % of my estate or $_______ to be used for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.”

Contingent

It is possible that the primary beneficiary or beneficiaries of your estate may not be there in the future. In such case, a contingent bequest naming Aspen Camp as a contingent beneficiary can provide a meaningful alternative.

“I give the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to _____________________, if he/she survives me. If he/she does not survive me, I give to Aspen Camp, a Colorado nonprofit corporation located in Snowmass, Colorado or its successor organization, the residue of the property owned by me at death, real and personal and wherever situated to be used for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.”

Restricted

Some donors desire their gift to support a specific project, program, or area of need. Restricted bequests are welcome, although it is important they provide for some flexibility to adapt to changing needs and programs.

“I give to Aspen Camp, a Colorado nonprofit corporation located in Snowmass, Colorado, or its successor organization, the sum of $_________ (or % of my estate), (or other personal property herein described) to be used for (designated purpose*). If at any time it becomes impossible or impractical for my gift to be used for the above designated purpose, Aspen Camp shall use my gift for a purpose and in a manner that it determines most closely meets the above designated purpose.”

Make A Difference

Regardless when you make your gift, your gift will make a difference. We appreciate your consideration and will be happy to work with you to figure out the best option for your needs.

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If you are interested in supporting a specific project, program, or area of research, it is best to discuss your plans with our planned giving professionals before completing your bequest language to confirm your wishes can be met by Aspen Camp.

Please note: The policies of Aspen Camp do not allow Aspen Camp or its representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.

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