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Planned Giving
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Whatever inspires and motivates you about EMDR, you can shape its future by supporting the EMDR Research Foundation with a bequest. A bequest is a gift of estate assets designated through your will, trust, or other estate planning document. By making a bequest to a non profit organization like the EMDR Research Foundation, you may qualify for an estate tax charitable deduction, potentially reducing the tax burden on your family. Most importantly, including the EMDR Research Foundation in your estate plans ensures that your legacy will advance the scientific study of EMDR for future generations.
How to Make a Bequest
While bequests are simple to arrange, it is strongly recommended that you consult with your lawyer, financial planner, or other qualified professional to ensure your wishes are clearly stated and comply with the laws of your state.
You can structure your bequest in several ways: it may be for a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, or it can consist of the "residue"—what remains after all other gifts have been distributed.
You may also gift assets such as real estate, publicly traded securities, closely held stock, paid-up life insurance policies, or other valuable property.
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Sample Bequest Language
Bequest of cash
"I bequeath the sum of $_______ to the EMDR Research Foundation,1369 Port Washington Road #367 Grafton, WI 53024-9333. Federal Tax ID Number xx-xxxxxxx."
Bequest of a percent of estate
"I bequeath _______% of the rest and residue of my estate to the EMDR Research Foundation, 1369 Port Washington Road #367 Grafton, WI 53024-9333. Federal Tax ID Number xx xxxxxxx."
Bequest of residual of estate
"The residual of my estate, after taking care of all other bequests, devises, and expenses, I hereby bequeath to the EMDR Research Foundation, 1369 Port Washington Road #367 Grafton, WI 53024-9333. Federal Tax ID Number xx-xxxxxxx."
A Sustained Commitment
The Visionary Alliance is a community of recurring donors who make that possible. Your recurring gift:
Funds replication studies that protect EMDR's evidence-based standing
Supports innovation in protocols, early intervention, child and group treatment
Develops the next generation of EMDR researchers