Choosing to leave the Center for Victims of Torture in your estate plans is one of the most powerful ways you can take action to help rebuild the lives of survivors of torture. A legacy gift represents a lasting contribution to the pursuit of a world without torture.
Legacy Society
The Legacy Society is a community of givers who believe in a world free from torture, and choose to leave an impact that will be felt by generations to come. By planning a future gift to the Center for Victims of Torture, members of The Legacy Society help ensure that our work will continue until every torture survivor finds healing and justice.
Have you already made a gift to CVT in your will or trust? Let us properly Thank You by filling out the form below:
Bequests to the Center for Victims of Torture are fully deductible as a charitable gift for federal estate tax purposes and, in most cases, for state death tax purposes. We recommend that you consult with your attorney or advisor before planning a gift to the Center for Victims of Torture.
Donor profile
Kara B.
“As someone whose career has been in the nonprofit and government sector, I’ve never had the funds to make large gifts to the nonprofits that are important to me. But when my husband and I sat down to make wills, I realized it was an opportunity to support a nonprofit in a much bigger way than I’ve been able to do on an annual basis—and to know that I will still be advancing the values that are important to me even after I’m gone.
FAQ
Q: Can anyone participate in CVT’s planned giving program?
A: Yes! No matter your income or your age, there are ways you can help.
Q: Is there a minimum financial requirement for a planned gift?
A: No. Gifts in all amounts are welcome.
Q: If I make a bequest through my will, do I have to specify a dollar amount?
A: No. You can leave a certain percentage of your entire estate or of what is left after other bequests are fulfilled.
The Center for Victims of Torture will presume that bequests will be for “general uses and purposes,” unless there is an explicit restriction. If you would like your bequest to be used by CVT for a specific purpose, please contact Laura Kuhlmann ([email protected]), or have your attorney contact Laura, to discuss if and how we can ensure that your wishes are carried out.
The information found on this page is intended for informational purposes only. We recommend consulting with a trusted financial advisor before making decisions involving your estate.
