Legacy and Planned Giving

A planned gift allows you to support future generations of students at Liberia Mission through a will, trust, retirement account beneficiary designation, or life insurance policy. Legacy giving is one of the most meaningful ways to extend the impact of a lifetime of generosity.

Create a Legacy of Hope

Your planned gift to Franciscan Works helps transform the lives of vulnerable youth at Liberia Mission. Your generosity is a powerful way to answer God’s call to support our brothers and sisters in need by providing stability, instilling hope, and sharing Christ’s love. 

We have provided example bequest language in the FAQs section below for how you can leave Franciscan Works in your will or trust, though we recommend working with an advisor to finalize any bequest language:

Franciscan Works

1440 W. Taylor St. #1819

Chicago, IL 60607

Federal Tax Identification Number: 23-7116589

The Impact of Legacy and Planned Giving

Liberia Mission exists today because people chose to invest in children they would never meet. For years, children who arrived at Liberia Mission with little stability or opportunity have left with an education, a community, and a future. Some of those students are now raising families of their own.

Recently, a generous supporter chose to leave Franciscan Works a significant gift through her estate. Her generosity strengthened the long-term stability of our mission and helped ensure that future generations of children can continue to receive care, education, and opportunity. Her gift serves as a reminder that the impact of generosity does not end in a lifetime—it can continue for generations.

Today, Liberia Mission is home to 32 children in our residential program and provides education to more than 600 students. Beyond our campus, our mission reaches hundreds of families and touches thousands of lives throughout Liberia.

A legacy gift ensures the next generation will have the same opportunity: a home, an education, a community, and hope for the future.

Legacy and Planned Giving FAQs

    • Extend your values and faith beyond your lifetime

    • Support children at Liberia Mission for generations to come

    • Create lasting impact that reflects what matters most to you

    • Leave a gift that costs nothing today

    • Education — ensuring Liberia Mission School continues to serve students

    • Residential care — providing safe, stable homes for children in need

    • Vocational training — preparing young adults for meaningful work

    • Faith formation — supporting the spiritual mission at the heart of Liberia Mission

    • Future campus development — building capacity to serve more children

    If you have specific designation preferences or questions about your gift, email us at info@franciscanworks.org so we can help ensure your contribution is received and applied as you intend.

  • Below are examples for how you can leave Franciscan Works in your will or trust, though we recommend working with an advisor to finalize any bequest language: 

    "I hereby give, devise, bequeath Franciscan Works, an Illinois nonprofit corporation with its principal office at 1440 W. Taylor St. #1819 Chicago, IL 60607, Federal Tax ID Number 23-7116589, the sum of $ ___ or % of my total estate determined as of the date of my death, to be used for Franciscan Works’ general use and purpose." 

    Specific Bequest — a fixed dollar amount

    "I give the sum of $[amount] to Franciscan Works, a nonprofit corporation, Federal Tax ID 23-7116589, to be used for its general charitable purposes."

    Percentage Bequest — a share of the estate

    "I give [X] percent of my total estate to Franciscan Works, a nonprofit corporation, Federal Tax ID 23-7116589, to be used for its general charitable purposes."

    Residual Bequest — what remains after other gifts and expenses

    "I give the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Franciscan Works, a nonprofit corporation, Federal Tax ID 23-7116589, to be used for its general charitable purposes."

    Contingent Bequest — a fallback if a primary beneficiary predeceases you

    "If [primary beneficiary] does not survive me, I give [dollar amount / percentage / the residue of my estate] to Franciscan Works, a nonprofit corporation, Federal Tax ID 23-7116589, to be used for its general charitable purposes."

    Retirement Account or Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation

    To name Franciscan Works as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or life insurance policy, provide the following to your plan administrator or insurance carrier:

    • Beneficiary Name: Franciscan Works

    • Federal Tax ID (EIN): 23-7116589

    • Type: Nonprofit / 501(c)(3) Organization

    You may designate Franciscan Works as a primary beneficiary, a partial beneficiary (by percentage), or a contingent beneficiary. No attorney is required — your plan administrator or carrier will provide the appropriate form.

Franciscan Works can discuss mission priorities and provide suggested bequest language for review, but we do not provide legal, tax, or estate planning advice. Donors should consult their attorney, estate planner, accountant, tax professional, or financial advisor before including Franciscan Works in their estate plans.