Planned Giving
For more than 40 years, Carolina Raptor Center has inspired people to appreciate birds of prey while providing rehabilitation, education, and conservation programs that benefit both raptors and our shared natural world. A planned gift can help ensure this important work continues for generations to come.
A planned gift is a future gift made through your estate or financial plans. It is one of the most meaningful ways to support Carolina Raptor Center, and you do not need to be wealthy to make a lasting impact.
Ways to leave a legacy
There are many ways to include Carolina Raptor Center in your plans, including:
- A gift through your will or trust
- Naming CRC as a beneficiary of a retirement account
- Naming CRC as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy
- Other charitable gift arrangements that fit your financial and personal goals
We encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional to determine the approach that is right for you.
SAMPLE LANGUAGE
Are you ready to include the Carolina Raptor Center in your estate plans? Unrestricted gifts give us the most flexibility to direct your gift for significant impact with current needs. A sample sentence for a bequest reads:
"I give to the Carolina Raptor Center, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose."
Carolina Raptor Center’s federal tax identification number is 56-1349170 and our financial documents are available online for review.
Golden Eagle Society
The Golden Eagle Society recognizes and honors supporters who have included Carolina Raptor Center in their estate plans. Members share a commitment to protecting raptors and ensuring that future generations can experience the wonder of these remarkable birds.
By notifying us of your planned gift, you become part of a community of visionary supporters helping sustain our mission for years to come.
Golden Eagle Society members may receive:
- A Golden Eagle Society lapel pin
- Recognition by Carolina Raptor Center, according to their preferences
- Invitations to special donor recognition events
Already Included CRC in Your Plans?
If you have already named Carolina Raptor Center in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate plans, we would love to thank you and welcome you to the Golden Eagle Society.
You are not required to disclose the value of your gift. Simply letting us know about your intentions helps us plan for the future and recognize your generosity appropriately.
CONTACT US
If you would like to learn more about planned giving or have already included Carolina Raptor Center in your plans, please contact us at [email protected].
