Create a Legacy of Inclusion, Opportunity, and Independence
At The Arc Mid-Hudson, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life within their community. For more than 70 years, our organization has supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the Hudson Valley by empowering them to achieve and experience the highest quality of life.
When you include The Arc Mid-Hudson in your estate plans, you extend this mission far into the future. Your generosity ensures that individuals with I/DD will have access to the support they need for generations to come.
Why Planned Giving?
A planned gift allows you to make a lasting impact without affecting your current financial situation. Many supporters discover that they can leave a legacy far greater than they ever imagined.
Your gift can:
- Strengthen vital programs and services
- Support lifelong learning and employment opportunities
- Expand community living options
- Promote advocacy, inclusion, and independence
- Create long-term stability for the people we support
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
Bequests
A bequest is a simple way to make a transformational gift. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other commitments are fulfilled.
Sample wording:
“I give ___ to The Arc Mid-Hudson, a nonprofit organization with administrative offices in Kingston to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Retirement Assets
Naming The Arc Mid-Hudson as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan may reduce taxes for your heirs while maximizing the impact of your gift.
Life Insurance
By assigning The Arc Mid-Hudson as a beneficiary—partial or full—of a life insurance policy, you can make a meaningful gift at a relatively low cost.
Charitable Gift Annuities or Trusts
These planned giving vehicles allow you to provide long-term support to The Arc Mid-Hudson while receiving lifetime income or tax advantages. We can work with you and your financial advisor to explore options.
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Donating appreciated securities can offer substantial tax benefits and is a powerful way to support the future of our programs.
Your Legacy, Their Future
Every planned gift—large or small—helps guarantee that individuals with I/DD will always have:
- Respect and dignity
- Opportunities for personal growth
- Supportive communities
- A meaningful place in the world
A planned gift is more than a financial decision. It is a commitment to building a more inclusive society where everyone is valued.
We Are Here to Help
If you’re considering a planned gift, we would be honored to assist you. We can answer questions or work with your professional advisors to ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
Contact Us:
The Arc Mid-Hudson Foundation Department
📞 Phone: 845-217-7044
📧 Email: Lori.Ferraro@arcmh.org
All inquiries are confidential and without obligation.
Federal tax ID number: 14-1721977
Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at 471 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8401.
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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community
throughout their lifetimes.
