Leave a Lasting Legacy
Planned giving ensures that children and families continue to find hope, healing, and opportunity at Kurn Hattin for years to come. Whether you’re honoring a personal connection, inspired by our mission of transforming children’s lives, or looking to make a lasting difference, your planned gift becomes part of something enduring: a child’s fresh start and future success.
The Heart of Kurn Hattin Endowment Fund
Unless otherwise directed, most planned gifts are added to our Board Designated Endowment—now named the Heart of Kurn Hattin Endowment. This fund secures the long-term sustainability of Kurn Hattin’s residential and educational programs. Your legacy helps secure Kurn Hattin as a place of growth and belonging for children whose families face difficult circumstances.
Few organizations make this kind of lasting commitment with every planned gift. At Kurn Hattin, your generosity doesn’t just meet today’s needs. It lights the way for tomorrow.
Ways to Include Kurn Hattin in Your Plans
Planned giving can be simpler than you think. Here are a few options to consider with your advisor:
- Name Kurn Hattin as a beneficiary of your estate, retirement account, or life insurance policy.
- Leave a specific gift such as real estate, appreciated securities, antiques, or other personal assets.
- Designate a percentage of your estate in your will or trust.
- Establish a charitable gift annuity (cash, stocks, or bonds) that provides lifetime fixed income for you or a loved one, with the remainder benefiting Kurn Hattin.
Disclaimer: Please consult your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best planned giving option for your circumstances.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) allows you to invest in two futures: yours and a child’s. With a gift of cash, appreciated stocks, or bonds, you’ll receive fixed income payments for life. When the time comes, the remaining funds will support Kurn Hattin’s mission.
Benefits include:
- Fixed income for life (for one or two individuals)
- Charitable tax deduction now
- Partially tax-free income
- Attractive rate of return
The minimum gift is $10,000, and the minimum age is 65. Additional charitable gift annuities may be acquired at any time. A gift annuity contribution is irrevocable.
If you’re interested in setting up a CGA or learning more, we’re happy to help guide you.
The Bridge Builder Society
The Bridge Builder Society honors visionary donors who have invested $10,000 or more in the Bright Future Endowment or other Board Designated Funds.
This special circle is named for early supporters like Mary Beardsley Fenn and her husband, Francis, whose commitment helped ensure that the work of Kurn Hattin would continue for generations. Today, Bridge Builder Society members’ planned gifts carry that legacy forward.
Let’s Talk About Your Legacy
We would be honored to speak with you about creating a legacy that reflects your values and compassion. For more information, contact:
Beth Ross
Director of Development
(802) 721-6963
bross@kurnhattin.org