BiG Impact
Planned Giving
Planned giving is an opportunity to leave a legacy that supports BiG’s mission of empowering adults with intellectual disabilities for generations to come. At BiG, we’ve seen firsthand how transformative planned gifts can be.
Why is planned giving so important? Even though only 45% of Americans have a will, many of those who do use it to support charitable organizations that align with their values. Planned gifts—whether through wills, trusts, or other estate plans—ensure that organizations like BiG can continue to thrive, even during uncertain times. They provide a stable foundation that allows us to plan for the future and expand our vocational and residential programs.
By including BiG in your estate plans, you help guarantee that adults with intellectual disabilities will always have a community where they can live, work, and grow in a supportive environment. Planned giving doesn’t just sustain us today—it builds tomorrow’s BiG.
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BiG encourages its donors to name the organization as a remainder beneficiary of a charitable gift annuity and will work with its donors to structure such agreements. However, BiG will not serve as trustee of a charitable gift annuity and will instead encourage the donor to use a professional fiduciary.
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BiG encourages its donors to name the organization as a remainder beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust and will work with its donors to structure such agreements. However, BiG will not serve as trustee of a charitable remainder trust and will instead encourage the donor to use a professional fiduciary.
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BiG encourages its donors to name the organization as a beneficiary of all or a portion of a revocable trust agreement. However, BiG will not serve as trustee of a revocable trust agreement and will instead encourage the donor to use a professional fiduciary.
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BiG may accept a designation as income beneficiary of a charitable lead trust. BiG will not accept an appointment as Trustee of a charitable lead trust.
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Donors and supporters of BiG will be encouraged to name BiG as beneficiary of their retirement plans. Such designations will not be recorded as gifts to BiG until such time as the gift is irrevocable.
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Donors and supporters of BiG will be encouraged to name BiG as beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of their life insurance policies. Such designations shall not be recorded as gifts to BiG until such time as the gift is irrevocable.
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Donors and supporters of BiG will be encouraged to make bequests to BiG under their wills and trusts. Such bequests will not be recorded as gifts to BiG until such time as the gift is irrevocable.
To leave a gift in your will, simply share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner:
“I bequeath $_____ or _____% of my estate to BiG, 905 N Church St Georgetown, TX 78626.”
