Make a Gift For the Future

You can make a lasting impact on your community by including The Center for Active Living in your will or estate plan. 

By choosing to leave a legacy gift, you help secure the future of The Center and extend your compassion far into the future. Anyone, regardless of wealth, can make a legacy gift. 

We’re here to help you navigate your options. 

Types of Gifts We Accept

We can help you explore these possibilities for setting up a legacy gift: 

  • Bequest in a will or trust 
  • Beneficiary designation in your IRA, commercial annuity or life insurance policy
  • IRA qualified charitable designation  

What is a Bequest?

Gifts in a will or trust are the most popular type of planned gift. They are a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy to The Center without affecting your current finances.  

A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust that allows you to support The Center’s future without affecting your finances today. It’s as simple as naming The Center for a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, ensuring your legacy of community connection lives on. 

Here is some sample bequest language: 

“I give to the Senior Center of West Seattle, doing business as The Center for Active Living, of Seattle, Wash, federal tax ID #23-7155008, the sum of $____ or ____% for its general purposes.” 

This language is for illustration purposes only. Please consult your professional advisor or attorney when making or revising your will. 

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  • "My husband Randy and I want to contribute to the long-term success of The Center. We appreciate the wonderful resources for ourselves and our community.” 

    ~ Jill Kemble, member and donor

Get in Touch

Have you already included The Center for Active Living in your will or estate plan? Let us know. 

The Center for Active Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that for tax, banking and estate purposes is legally registered as The Senior Center of West Seattle. We are proudly doing business as The Center for Active Living. Our federal tax ID number is 23-7155008 and our address is 4217 SW Oregon St, Seattle WA 98116. 

Contact 

Laurie Porter
Development Manager
206-932-4044 / ext. 111
Email: lauriep@wscenter.org 

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