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Planned Giving

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Across the state of Wyoming, people like you have an opportunity to make a difference in the quality

of life in our state for generations to come. That’s because an estimated $24 billion will transfer between generations over the next decade. This is known as the intergenerational transfer of wealth. Some will

go to taxes and some will go to heirs, many of whom no longer live where the wealth was built and accumulated. Once the wealth leaves our communities, it is less likely it will come back. Even if just 5%

of that wealth flowed to nonprofits (over $1 billion), Wyoming communities will be transformed!

The time to act is now. As a new or long time supporter of the Cheyenne Depot Museum, have you considered making a gift to our organization in your will?

 

How You Can Give

Have you considered making a legacy gift to the Cheyenne Depot Museum? The steps are simple:

 

1. Talk About It! Join us in this effort to help build the promise of “5 to Thrive.” When we all use the same language and share ideas, we ensure action. Reach out to the Cheyenne Depot Museum by emailing  info@cheyennedepotmuseum.org to start the conversation. 

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2.  Participate! Whether you choose to make a legacy gift to the Cheyenne Depot Museum or support your community another way, get involved! If you don’t have a will, check out FreeWill on the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) website. Make your commitment, then start the conversation with your children, parents, grandparents, constituents, clients, or board members. Keep action item #1 in mind and keep the conversation going.

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3. Learn! Learn which types of gifts make the most sense for you to leave to nonprofits in your community. Some assets– such as taxable assets – can offer advantages to the 95% you leave to your heirs (for example IRA, trusts, appreciated stocks, property etc.)

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4. Plan! Work with a professional advisor to create a plan that meets your goal. YOU decide how you want to give, and the Cheyenne Depot Museum can make it happen. Use the FREE gift planning tools on WYCF’s website, such as sample bequest language, gift illustrators, or giving toolkits.

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5. Work with WYCF! Schedule a Transfer of Wealth presentation with the Wyoming Community Foundation and contact WYCF for more tools or resources to uncover the giving option that works best for your goals.​

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