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EarthShare Legacy Giving

Leave a lasting impact.

Making a legacy gift to EarthShare and ensure your commitment to the environment continues.

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Why choose planned giving?

It can be gratifying to know that a portion of your property will be put to good use after you no longer need it. This can include a gift from your financial assets, property, and/or naming EarthShare as a beneficiary of your IRA or qualified retirement plan. There are no limits on the amount you can bequeath to charity.

Whether you choose to leave $50 or your entire estate, your contribution will be free of estate taxes!

Is EarthShare already in your estate plan?

If so, thanks for your support! Send us your information and we’ll keep you updated on EarthShare news and any further estate planning details.

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Why give through an IRA or Retirement Plan?

  • Your gift is free from income and estate taxes when paid to a charity.
  • You can continue to use your retirement assets during your lifetime.
  • You’ll leave a lasting impact on EarthShare’s mission to protect the environment.

3 Ways

to Give to EarthShare Through Your Will or Trust

OPTION #1

Outright Bequest

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OPTION #2

Bequest to Residuary Estate

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OPTION #3

Bequest % of Residuary Estate

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Outright Bequest

Use this language:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to EarthShare (FIN#52-1601960), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the District of Columbia, and with a current address of 1717 K St NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006, the sum of ____________ and/or the following described property:   __________.” 

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Bequest of Residuary Estate

Use this language:

“All of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wherever situated, which I may own or have the right to dispose of at the time of my decease, I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:

(1) to EarthShare (FIN#52-1601960), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the District of Columbia, and with current address of 1717 K St NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006, $_________,
(2) etc.,
(3) etc.”

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Bequest of Percentage of Residuary Estate

Use this language:

“All of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wherever situated, which I may own or have the right to dispose of at the time of my decease, I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:

(1) to EarthShare (FIN#52-1601960), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the District of Columbia, and with current address of 1717 K St NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006, ____________percent,
(2) etc.,
(3) etc.” 

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EarthShare Insights

Fiscal Sponsorship Models Compared

Model A Model C

Legal Structure
Sponsored project is not a separate legal entity
Sponsored project is a separate legal entity (e.g., LLC or nonprofit)

Tax Exempt Status
Uses sponsor’s 501(c)(3) status
Uses its own legal entity but accepts donations via sponsor’s 501(c)(3) status

Ownership of Funds
Funds are owned by sponsor
Funds are re-granted to project, which manages its own books

Governance/Control
Sponsor has full control over operations, staff, and activities
Project maintains independent control; sponsor provides oversight

Employment & HR
Staff are employees of the sponsor
Staff are employees/contractors of the project

Liability & Risk
Sponsor assumes all liability
Project assumes most liability; sponsor may still bear some

Reporting & Compliance
Sponsor handles all financial and compliance reporting
Project is responsibile for its own operations; sponsor monitors compliance

Grant & Donation Management
Grants/donations go directly to sponsor
Grants/donations go to sponsor, then are regranted to the project

Best for…
New and experimental programs without infrastructure
Independent groups needing 501(c)(3) support for fundraising

Exit/Spin-off Flexibility
More complex separation—assets and staff are sponsor-owned
Easier to spin off since project is legally separate

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