Leave a Lasting Legacy

 

Leave a Lasting Legacy

Planned Giving at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

A gift in your estate plan is one of the most meaningful ways to protect wildlife and support education for future generations. Planned gifts help ensure that injured animals receive care, habitats are protected, and children continue to experience nature in a safe and inspiring environment.

Legacy giving is not only for the wealthy — gifts of any size make a lasting difference.

Join the Legacy Circle

Donors who notify us of their planned gift may be invited to join our Legacy Circle — a special group recognized for their long-term commitment to wildlife protection and education. Recognition is optional and can remain anonymous if preferred.

Ways to Include Sawgrass in Your Plans

 

There are many simple ways to create a legacy gift:

  • Naming Sawgrass Nature Center in your will or living trust
  • Designating the Nature Center as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy
  • Naming Sawgrass as a beneficiary of an IRA, pension, or retirement account
  • Donor-advised fund legacy gifts
  • Gifts of stock or appreciated assets
  • Memorial or tribute gifts in honor of a loved one

 

These options can often be arranged with a short form and may provide tax benefits depending on your circumstances.

The Impact of Your Legacy

 

Your future gift helps:

  • Rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife
  • Maintain safe habitats and enclosures
  • Expand youth education programs
  • Support conservation outreach
  • Provide emergency medical care for animals in need

 

A planned gift ensures that your love for animals continues to make an impact for decades to come.

Suggested Bequest Language

 

If you choose to include Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital in your will, the following language may be helpful to you and your advisor:

“I give to Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, a nonprofit organization located in Coral Springs, Florida,
the sum of $_____ (or _____% of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

 

You may designate your gift for a specific purpose if you wish.

We’re Here to Help

We understand estate planning is personal. All conversations are confidential and without obligation.
If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be honored to speak with you or your advisor.

Please consult your financial planner, attorney, accountant, or insurance advisor to learn how a charitable gift may benefit you.

Your gift is a lasting tribute to life!

Please contact us at (954)752-9453 with questions regarding leaving a legacy.