Planned Giving

Consider leaving a lasting legacy by making a planned gift to Friends of Woodland Cemetery. By including us in your estate plans, you help ensure the preservation and care of this historic resting place for generations to come. Your thoughtful gesture will support our ongoing efforts to maintain the beauty, history, and serenity of Woodland Cemetery while honoring those who rest here. Planned giving allows you to make a meaningful impact beyond your lifetime, protecting this treasured space for years to come.

Planned gifts can help the cemetery’s endowment, cover ongoing expenses, and support preservation efforts. Here are a few options:

• Bequests: Including a bequest in your will is a simple way to support the cemetery, and the donation is not subject to estate tax.
• Charitable Gift Annuities or Trusts: These can provide income for you or a family member while benefiting the cemetery.
• Beneficiary Designations: Naming the cemetery as a beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy can also create income for you or your family while supporting Woodland

For those 72 or older with IRA investments, there is an opportunity to support Woodland Cemetery while also receiving a tax benefit. Each year, individuals in this category are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their retirement accounts, which is typically subject to taxes. However, RMDs can be directed to a 501(c)(3) charity like Friends of Woodland without incurring taxes. This can be a significant source of funding for the cemetery, and donors benefit from avoiding taxes on these withdrawals.

Sample Bequest

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Friends of Woodland Cemetery, a nonprofit organization located in Delhi, NY, the sum of $_____ (or ____% of my estate, or the description of a specific asset) to be used for its general purposes in preserving and maintaining Woodland Cemetery and its historic grounds.”

This language can be customized based on your specific intentions, whether you wish to support general operations or designate your gift to a particular aspect of Woodland Cemetery’s preservation.

Declaration of Future Intent

A Declaration of Future Intent to Friends of Woodland Cemetery signifies your commitment to include the organization in your estate plans, ensuring ongoing preservation of the cemetery’s historical and cultural significance. It is a non-binding statement of your planned gift, providing the Friends of Woodland Cemetery with the assurance of future support. By making this declaration, you help secure the cemetery’s future, allowing us to continue maintaining its beauty and heritage for generations to come.

Friends of Woodland Cemetery Charitable Nonprofit Information

Friends of Woodland Cemetery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Friends of Woodland Cemetery, Inc.
6 Cross Street
Delhi, NY 13753
(TIN) 99-3741543