Deferred Gifts

Wentworth Foundation, Inc. (WFI) credits your pledge for the full amount of the deferred gift, with a signed Letter of Intent or a copy of your will, insurance policy, or retirement plan beneficiary designations.

WFI recommends that you consult an Estate Attorney to assist in ensuring that your loved ones are provided for and that those organizations that have been important in your life be remembered.

Many of our partners support Wentworth Foundation, Inc. through planned gifts, which may qualify for significant tax deductions. Giving options include bequests through your will, insurance policies and retirement accounts, as well as Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts.

Bequest through Will
One of the simplest ways is to give of your estate. You can make a gift bequest, after others have been provided for, of a dollar amount, specific property, a percentage of the estate or what is left (remainder) to the Wentworth Foundation, Inc.

Life Insurance
Purchase a new life insurance policy naming the Wentworth Foundation, Inc. owner and beneficiary. You receive an income tax deduction for each premium made and provide a major gift to the Foundation, with a modest annual payment.

Retirement Plans
Retirement Account Funds (IRA’s or company plans) beyond the comfortable support of yourself or loved ones may be given (like life insurance proceeds) to Wentworth Foundation, Inc., by proper beneficiary designation.

Please contact Kent McElroy, Vice-President of Development, (660) 232-2221 x1232, or by email, with any questions.

 

Wentworth Foundation, Inc. takes seriously its responsibility to contributors, to Wentworth Military Academy and to the cadets, present and future, to be wise stewards of funds entrusted to it.

Before making a planned gift to Wentworth Foundation, Inc., we recommend that you consult your tax advisor or attorney for full advice on the effect of your gift.

To manage the investment of funds received, Wentworth Foundation, Inc. uses the services of Mirage Portfolio Management / Midwest Trust Company, Overland Park, KS.