Leave a Legacy for LA’s Children

Every child deserves a safe, permanent home and a caring adult who will stand by them. When you include CASA of Los Angeles in your estate plans, you help ensure that the children who need us tomorrow will have a trained advocate by their side—long into the future.
A planned gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support our mission. It costs you nothing today, often provides tax advantages for you and your family, and leaves a lasting impact on the children of Los Angeles County.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

Gifts in Your Will or Living Trust (Bequests)
The simplest and most popular way to make a planned gift. With a single sentence in your will or trust, you can leave a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or whatever remains after your loved ones are provided for. Your gift remains entirely within your control during your lifetime, and you can change it at any time.

Beneficiary Designations
You can name CASA of Los Angeles as a beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA or 401(k)), life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund. This is as easy as updating a form with your account provider—no attorney required. Because retirement assets can be heavily taxed when left to individual heirs, they often make especially tax-efficient charitable gifts.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to CASA of Los Angeles. These gifts can count toward your required minimum distribution and are generally excluded from your taxable income.

Charitable Gift Annuities
Make a gift and receive dependable, fixed payments for life in return. A charitable gift annuity lets you support our children’s advocates while securing reliable income for yourself or a loved one, along with potential tax benefits today.

Charitable Trusts
For donors with more complex goals, a charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust can provide income, reduce estate and capital gains taxes, and create a significant future gift. We’re glad to work alongside your financial or legal advisor to find the right structure.

Let’s Talk

We would be honored to help you plan a gift that reflects your values and supports the children you care about. Conversations are always confidential and carry no obligation.

Contact:

Nicole Arca, Director of Development
CASA of Los Angeles
na***@****la.org

Please consider sharing your plans with us so we can thank you and ensure your gift is used as you intend. We also recommend consulting your attorney or financial advisor when making estate planning decisions.