Estate Gifts
Planning for the Future of Our Bay
The generosity of our supporters drives everything we do at Tampa Bay Watch. For some of our donors, a gift through their estate is one way they choose to make a lasting and enduring impact on our mission to Restore the Bay Every Day.
An estate or planned gift is most commonly made in a will, Revocable Living Trust (RLT), or by designating us as a beneficiary of a non-probate asset (such as a retirement account). It is a gift you intentionally plan for now that will come later, and there is no immediate cost.
Make A Lasting Contribution to Our Long-Term Success
Your support is more important than ever. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just getting to know us, there are many ways for you to join our mission and make a real difference in the future of our Tampa Bay estuary by including Tampa Bay Watch in your estate plan. Learn more below!
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Download our Standard Bequest Language to be used when updating your will, trust, or naming beneficiaries for your IRAs or other accounts.
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Need to create or update your will? Plan for your own future through our partnership with FreeWill. Using their online estate planning tool, you can create a will or revocable living trust 100% for free and protect the people, communities, and causes you care about. FreeWill can take less than 20 minutes to complete and makes it simple to leave your legacy with Tampa Bay Watch.
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Already placed Tampa Bay Watch in your will? Download and complete our Gift Notification Form and share your legacy with us – we would like to thank you and invite you to join our Legacy Society!
Please know, we know that life circumstances can change and you may need to alter or reconsider your gift in the future. That’s all right — reporting your gift today does not obligate you now nor in the future.
Please contact your financial advisor to work through calculations designed to help you plan your stewardship and philanthropy most effectively. For questions or to discuss your legacy gift for Tampa Bay Watch, please contact Meegan Wright at mwright@tampabaywatch.org.