Legacy for your
Schools
Family
Community
Causes
Leaving a Legacy: Planting Seeds for Tomorrow
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Bequests
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Beneficiary Designations
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Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
Ways to Build Your Legacy
Your values have shaped our community today.
Your legacy can shape its future forever.
There is no "one size fits all" approach to legacy giving. Whether you wish to make a large impact with a specific asset or a simple percentage of your estate, we can help you find the vehicle that fits your financial and philanthropic goals.
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Bequests
A promise for the future. This is the most common and simplest way to give. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue of your estate to the Northern Cincinnati Foundation in your will or living trust.
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Retain asset control
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Revocable anytime
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Costs nothing today
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Beneficiary Designations
The simplest way to give. You can name the Northern Cincinnati Foundation as a beneficiary (partial or full) of your retirement accounts (IRA, 401k), life insurance policy, or commercial annuity. This is often done by simply filling out a form with your plan administrator—no complex legal drafting required.
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Highly tax-efficient
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Avoids probate
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No attorney needed
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Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
Income for you, impact for the community. A CRT allows you to place assets in a trust that pays an annual income to you (or your beneficiaries) for life or a set term. Once that term ends, the remaining assets transfer to the Foundation to support the causes you selected.
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Lifetime income
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Immediate tax deduction
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Bypass capital gains
Other Ways to Make Your Impact
Cash
Cryptocurrency
Life insurance
Publicly Traded Securities
Real Property
Closely Held Stock and Partnership Interests
Northern Cincinnati Foundation
Why Partner with us?
When you plan your gift through the Foundation, you aren't just giving to a charity; you are investing in a partner who understands the local landscape.
Local Insight
We don’t just fund the community; we live here. Our deep knowledge of Northern Cincinnati’s changing needs ensures your gift is directed where it will make the most meaningful difference, now and forever.
Maximum Efficiency
Complex gifts often come with complex paperwork. We handle all the administrative heavy lifting—investments, tax compliance, and grant vetting—so your heirs don't have to, and more of your dollars go directly to the cause.
Enduring Stewardship
We are built for permanence. When you leave a legacy with us, you gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing a dedicated team is legally bound to protect your charitable intent and manage your assets professionally for generations.
One Gift, Many Passions
You don't need to write five different bequests to support five different charities. With us, you can establish a single fund that distributes grants to all the causes you care about—from your place of worship to local schools and animal shelters.