Please consider designating SoundWaters as a beneficiary when you do estate planning. A planned gift will help SoundWaters continue to fulfill its mission. In addition, your generosity and dedication will help inspire others to make planned gifts to SoundWaters.

Your planned gift can be made through:

• a bequest in your will
• an insurance policy
• an IRA or other retirement plan
• a charitable trust, annuity or pooled income fund
• a gift of real estate, securities or other assets

Planned gifts offer tax benefits such as a charitable tax deduction, a reduction in capital gains tax on appreciated property, securities and collectibles, and removal of assets from potential Federal estate tax.

Before making a planned gift to SoundWaters, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor or attorney for full advice on the effect of your gift.

Please contact Hilary Starks at (203) 406-3314 or at hstarks@soundwaters.org to learn more about planned gifts to SoundWaters.