Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN/tax ID number: 39-0808491). Your gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Planned gift options include:
You can also make a gift directly to Goodwill through one of two methods:
Questions about planned giving can be sent to Brigette Sahlstrom, Senior Development Manager at 414-389-8749.
To make an estate gift to Goodwill, request your attorney to draft a statement in a will that conveys your desire to contribute in one of the following ways. Sample language is provided below.
“All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a nonprofit nonstock organization as described in section 501c(3) of the internal revenue code.”
“I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a nonprofit nonstock organization as described in section 501c(3) of the internal revenue code _____________________ percent of my estate.”
“I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a nonprofit nonstock organization as described in section 501c(3) of the internal revenue code $ _________________.”
“I give to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc., a nonprofit organization, the sum of $____________ (or ___________ % of my estate OR the property described herein) to be used for (specify purpose). If Goodwill determines that it is impossible or impractical to use my gift for the stated purpose, then Goodwill may use my gift for its general use and purposes consistent with Goodwill’s mission.”
A life insurance policy is another asset with which you can help Goodwill continue to provide training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.
To name Goodwill as the beneficiary of the total or a percentage of your life insurance policy:
If the policy is a paid-up policy and there are no loans, liens, or debts against it, consider giving it to Goodwill. Discuss this first with your legal and financial advisors, and then call Brigette Sahlstrom, Senior Development Manager at 414-389-8749.
Qualified employee benefit plans accumulate tax free during your lifetime. At death, they are subject to tax.
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin is a qualified 501(c)3 organization, a nonprofit. A gift of plan proceeds exempts them from taxes.
To name Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin as your qualified plan beneficiary: