Giving Through Your Will is Simple and Powerful
One of the simplest and most powerful ways to support pediatric research and care is by including Riley Children's Foundation in your will or trust.
This type of gift is called a bequest, and it offers plenty of flexibility. You may choose to leave Riley Children's Foundation a specific amount or asset, a percentage of your estate, or whatever is left after bequests to family and friends are fulfilled.
Bequests of all sizes are important and appreciated, and will help the team at Riley Hospital for Children pursue lifesaving research and deliver the highest quality care to sick and injured kids.
What are the benefits of leaving Riley in my will?
- A bequest costs you nothing now, and you have the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting the future of children's healthcare.
- You retain control of assets during your lifetime, meaning you can spend your savings as you see fit. You can also modify your bequest at any time if your financial or life circumstances change.
- You may choose to direct your gift to a specific hospital department or area of research, or allow it to be used toward the area of greatest need. You may also choose to establish a permanent fund in your name that will continue to support Riley for generations to come. (If you wish to restrict your gift to a specific purpose, it's important to let us know.)
- Gifts to Riley Children's Foundation from your estate are exempt from federal estate taxes. Depending on the size of your estate, this could result in a larger inheritance for your heirs.
How do I make a bequest?
Making a bequest is as simple as adding one sentence to your will or living trust. We recommend the following language:
"I hereby give and bequeath ___________ (dollar amount or property/percentage of estate) to Riley Children's Foundation (EIN 35-0868147), currently of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the benefit of Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana, for _____ (without restriction as to use/list specific purpose)."
Join the 1924 Society
Named for the year Riley Hospital for Children opened, the society celebrates all those who have included Riley Children's Foundation, Riley Children's Health, Camp Riley or the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home in their will or trust, or made another deferred gift arrangement.
1924 Society donors are invited to special events, receive the Riley Kids magazine and other Riley publications, and have the opportunity to see Riley's impact up close. If requested, members remain anonymous.
“The most important thing to us is helping any child who has a serious illness so more kids can go home.”
- Joyce and Tim Detterline, Riley Parents and Planned Giving Donors
“The most important thing to us is helping any child who has a serious illness so more kids can go home.””
- Joyce and Tim Detterline, Riley Parents and Planned Giving Donors