Thank you for your interest in supporting Good Works through a legacy gift, helping to ensure the continuation of our ministry for years to come. 

At Good Works, we are fully devoted to transforming lives by repairing homes for low-income families and sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ.  Your generous gift will support that mission. Various ways to leave a legacy gift include the giving options below:

The following information will help you designate Good Works in your will or trust:

Good Works is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization operating as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation.  Good Works tax identification number is 23-2513834

Sample bequest language:

I bequeath the sum of $_________ or _________% of my estate to Good Works, Inc.  PO Box 1441, Coatesville, PA. 19320 to be used to repair homes and restore hope.

Please consult an attorney if you have questions about creating or amending your will or trust.

A gift of your life insurance policy provides a unique opportunity to support the ongoing ministry of Good Works.  Such a legacy gift is simple to arrange and does not require the services of an attorney or related legal costs. By designating Good Works as the primary or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the size of the gift is assured in advance—it will not depend on the fluctuations of the market or other economic factors. Since the donation is made outside of your will or trust, it guarantees that your wishes will be carried out immediately and as intended. The policy will be included in your taxable estate when you pass away, but your estate will benefit from an estate-tax charitable deduction for the value of the gift to Good Works.

Perhaps the simplest way to include Good Works in your estate plan is by naming Good Works as a direct or contingent beneficiary of your retirement account. Retirement accounts are typically assets many people leave to charity as they are often the most heavily taxed assets in an estate. If you were to name Good Works as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you would avoid all tax on any distribution from that portion of the account, while providing a lasting legacy to the ministry.

Changing your beneficiary designation requires minimal paperwork and can even be accomplished online if your account offers that service. You also enjoy the flexibility of easily making future adjustments without the need of legal assistance should you desire to make any changes.

The Good Works Endowment Fund is held in trust by the Chester County Community Foundation.  CCCF offers many options for contributing to this fund.  Visit their website here.