Planned Giving

Your legacy can have an impact too. A planned gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin ensures the continuation of our landmark mentoring programs and creates your own legacy of support. Planned giving also offers significant advantages, including tax breaks and a potential income increase.

Including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin as part of your will or estate is a simple way to help children reach their potential well beyond your lifetime.

You can also designate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin as the beneficiary in an IRA, 401K, or life insurance policy. If you name Big Brothers Big Sisters as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, it benefits both the children in your community and you! For example, $42/month for 10 years will provide $5,000 in tax deductions for you and a $27,000 death benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters! Actual figures depend on varying factors. Ask your financial advisor to assist you.

What You Need to Know

Legal Name and Address
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization located at 424 Galloway Street, Eau Claire WI 54703.

Federal Tax ID Number
23-7311200

Common Wording for Gifts

Percentage of Estate – I give to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, currently of 424 Galloway Street, Eau Claire WI 54703, ___% of my estate to be used in such a manner as the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin shall, in its sole discretion, determine.

Fixed Amount – I give to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, currently of 424 Galloway Street, Eau Claire WI 54703, $_____to be used in such a manner as the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin shall, in its sole discretion, determine.

If you’re considering making Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin part of your trust, bequest, or endowment, please contact the Development & Marketing Director at 800-648-1696.

* Please consult your financial adviser, accountant, or legal professional regarding bequests of any kind.