Leave a lasting impact on the environment by including the Legacy Fund for the Environment in your will or estate plans. A legacy gift helps ensure that future generations can enjoy protected green spaces and thriving ecosystems.
A bequest is a gift made through your will or estate. It can reduce the taxes your estate owes. You can choose the amount you want to give, and you can change your decision at any time. To include us in your will, add a phrase stating your intention to give to the Legacy Fund for the Environment, using our legal name, address, and Canadian charitable registration number:
Legal name: Legacy Fund for the Environment LFE/Fonds d’héritage pour l’environnement FHE
Charitable registration number: 816176523RR0001
Address: 288 Rue Dubreuil, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 4A6
If you do leave us a donation in your will, please let us know by sending us an email at admin@legacyfundenvironmental.org
Whether a specific amount, a residual gift, or a percentage of your estate, your contribution will support citizen-led legal action for conservation long into the future. We recommend that you speak with your legal advisor to explore the best way to structure your legacy gift.
Suggested wording:
“I give to Legacy Fund for the Environment LFE, charitable registration number 816176523RR0001, _____% of the residue of my estate (or the sum of $_____), to be used at the discretion of the organization.”
You can name the Legacy Fund for the Environment as a beneficiary or owner of your life insurance policy or retirement plan. To do this, contact your insurance provider or retirement plan administrator and ask how to update your beneficiary information. They can help you decide if this option works for you and identify the best way to put it in place.
A charitable remainder trust allows you to receive income from your assets during your lifetime, with the remainder going to the Legacy Fund for the Environment after. It can offer tax benefits while letting you make a meaningful future gift. Again, we recommend you speak with your lawyer or financial advisor to see if this option is right for you.
