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Planned Giving

Planned gifts promote the long-term vitality of Girl Scouting for many generations.  Here are a few examples of how you can demonstrate your deep commitment to our council: 

Bequest
"I bequeath to the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the sum of $____ or other property."

Income-Producing Gifts
A number of plans allow you to make a gift to our council and still receive an income for yourself or your beneficiaries.  The most common plans are charitable gift annuities that pay you an agreed upon amount on a regular basis – often more than you are currently receiving in dividends or interest.

Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is an easy way to support the council.  Making the council the beneficiary of an existing policy entitles you to claim an income tax deduction.  You may also purchase a new policy and make us both owner and beneficiary.

Retirement Assets
You can name the council as the beneficiary of retirement plans, which may allow you to give more than you thought possible while minimizing taxes that may otherwise reduce these assets.

Silver and Gold Society

The Silver and Gold Society honors those who have included Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana in their will or estate plan, or who have made a planned gift to the council during their lifetime.  Thank you to the following members for ensuring the future of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

If you have questions regarding planned gifts, contact Andrea Marrero, Director, Individual Giving and Alumnae Relations, at 312.416.2500 or amarrero@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.

The Silver and Gold Society Members:

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