Create a Legacy of Hope for Kosair Kids
Every day, Kosair for Kids helps children in need live life to the fullest. That legacy will continue for generations to come because of generous people like you. By including Kosair for Kids in your estate or long-term financial plans, you ensure that children in Kentucky and southern Indiana always have a place to turn for hope in life’s hardest seasons.
Join the William Barnett Owen Society
The William Barnett Owen Society, named for one of Kosair for Kids' visionary founders, was created to celebrate and honor donors who have included Kosair for Kids in their estate plans.
Members of this society receive:
- Commemorative pin and certificate honoring your commitment
- Recognition in Kosair for Kids annual Impact Report
- Special invitations to exclusive events and updates from the president of Kosair for Kids
If you’ve already included Kosair for Kids in your estate plans, please let us know so we can honor your intentions and welcome you to the William Barnett Owen Society. Contact the Kosair for Kids Development Team at development@kosair.org or 502-637-7696.
Your Legacy Gifts Matter
Planned gifts, also called legacy gifts, create a powerful and lasting impact. They allow you to care for your loved ones and continue your life’s story of compassion through Kosair for Kids. Today, legacy giving is growing faster than ever. Here’s why so many donors are acting now:
- Appreciated assets like stocks and real estate can offer significant tax advantages.
- Estate tax exemptions may change in the near future and now is an ideal time to explore your options.
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and IRA beneficiary gifts are among the easiest, most flexible ways to give.
- Combine immediate impact gifts with long-term legacy commitments to make a deeper difference.
Getting started is simple. Follow these steps to ensure your generosity continues to make a difference for generations of Kosair Kids:
- Talk with your financial or estate planning advisor.
- Review your will, trust, or retirement accounts for opportunities to include Kosair for Kids.
- Contact us for sample language, planning guides, or to discuss your options.
- Notify us of your plans so we can thank and recognize you (if you wish).
For personalized assistance, contact the Kosair for Kids Development Team at development@kosair.org or call 502-637-7696.
Ways to Give
No matter your stage of life or financial goals, there’s a planned giving option that fits your situation. We can help you explore what’s best for you and your family.
Bequests
Bequests through a will or a trust are the simplest way to create a lasting legacy with Kosair for Kids. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate to Kosair for Kids.
IRA and Retirement Plan Gifts
Naming Kosair for Kids as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account is a simple way to reduce taxes for your heirs while supporting a mission you love.
Gifts of Appreciated Assets
You can give stocks, mutual funds, real estate, or other assets and receive tax savings while making a transformational impact.
Donor-Advised Funds
If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Kosair for Kids today or name us as a future beneficiary. Try our DAF Direct tool.
Build a Brighter Future Together
When you choose to include Kosair for Kids in your legacy, you ensure that children in Kentucky and southern Indiana can live life to the fullest with joy, hope, and care. Your support today helps children thrive for generations to come.
To receive personalized assistance, please contact Beth Denham or Jason Wilson of our Development Team or call 502-637-7696.
