Legacy and Planned Giving

Create a Legacy of Hope

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.

Potential Benefits

  • 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

What Your Gift Can Support

  • 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

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.

Sample Bequest Language and Tax ID Information 

Here’s a sample statement 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.