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Legacy Giving

An expression of your deepest values

 

Your legacy gift to REN XUE of the Americas helps to realize the vision of Ren Xue, nurturing a world where all people experience harmony within their own lives, their personal relationships, society, and with nature. When people live and act from a place of inner wisdom, their actions create positive benefits that impact all aspects of life.

A legacy gift to REN XUE of the Americas in your will or estate plan can extend your positive impact beyond this lifetime. You can ensure that the teachings, practices, and supportive community that have enriched your life will continue to transform lives throughout North, Central, and South America for generations to come.

Your legacy gift is an expression of your deepest values and highest aspirations for humanity. We would be honored to work with you to ensure that this vital transformation continues, creating a mutually beneficial cycle that uplifts humanity as a whole.

Sample Language for Your Will

The following is intended to assist you and/or your attorney in drafting a gift that accurately reflects your wishes. There are four main categories of gifts that may be made to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., d/b/a Ren Xue of the Americas, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("RXA"), through your Will, Trust or beneficiary designation. We always recommend consulting with a qualified legal professional to ensure your wishes are properly documented.

General Gifts

A general gift is one of the most powerful ways to give, as it enables RXA to direct your gift to where it is needed the most – maximizing its impact.

Specific Gift Language

I give $_______ to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas, (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, to be used for its general purposes without restriction.

Percentage Gift Language

I give ___% of my estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas, (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, to be used for its general purposes without restriction.

Residual Gifts

This is a gift of the remainder of your estate after all other bequests including expenses have been paid.

RESIDUAL GIFT LANGUAGE

I give my residuary estate to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, (all or a % of) to be used for its general purposes without restriction.

Percentage RESIDUAL GIFT LANGUAGE

I give ___% of my residuary estate to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, to be used for its general purposes without restriction.

Contingent Gifts

A contingent gift is only given if all beneficiaries named under your Will or Trust predecease you. Naming RXA as a contingent beneficiary offers a valuable alternative, ensuring your assets may be directed to a meaningful cause if your beneficiaries are unable to receive your estate.

Contingent Gift Language

If all of the beneficiaries designated under my Will or Trust do not survive me, then I give the residuary of my estate to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, for its general purposes.

Restricted Gifts for Specific Use

If you desire for your gift to support a specific program or purpose you may designate the purpose or program such gift is intended to support. While restricted gifts are welcome, allowing RXA flexibility in connection with such gifts ensures RXA is able to respond to the changing needs and pursue its greatest impact.

Restricted Language for Specific Use

I give $_______ to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, ("Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc.") to be used for _________________________ (state the designated purpose). If it becomes impossible or impractical to use my gift for the purposes I have designated, I direct that my gift be used in a manner that closely aligns with the purposes stated herein, as determined by Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., in its sole discretion.

Percentage Restricted Language for Specific Use

I give ___% of my estate to Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., DBA Ren Xue of the Americas (Tax ID: 27-4625540), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, or its successor, ("Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc.") to be used for _________________________ (state the designated purpose). If it becomes impossible or impractical to use my gift for the purposes I have designated, I direct that my gift be used in a manner that closely aligns with the purposes stated herein, as determined by Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc., in its sole discretion.

If you are considering supporting a specific project or program, we encourage you to speak with our planned giving professionals at RXA before finalizing your gifting provisions. This helps ensure that your wishes can be honored by RXA as intended.

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language

You may name Ren Xue of the Americas as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Naming RXA as a beneficiary of a retirement plan can be a tax-efficient way to make a meaningful gift as these assets can be heavily taxed when passed to heirs.

For beneficiary designation forms, use:

Legal Name: Yuan Tze Ren Xue Center, Inc.
Federal Tax ID Number: 27-4625540
Address: 534 Moraga Way Orinda CA 94563

Making this designation is typically simple: request a change of beneficiary form from your plan administrator, complete it, and return it. We recommend notifying RXA when you've made this arrangement.

With Deepest Gratitude

Thank you for considering how your life’s journey can help shape the future of Ren Xue throughout the Americas - and the future of humanity.  Your consideration to include REN XUE of the Americas in your legacy planning reflects the true essence of Gongjing— trust, openness, gratitude, sincere love and a heart felt connection to the betterment of humanity. Your generosity in helping to create this vision of harmony throughout the Americas, is a gift that will continue to uplift humanity long into the future.

We're Here to Help

Legacy giving is a deeply personal decision, and we're honored that you would consider including Ren Xue of the Americas in your plans. If you have questions or would like to discuss your intentions, please contact us. We're happy to work with you and your advisors to ensure your gift aligns with your wishes and our mission.

Contact: Jana Chamales, jana@renxueamericas.org

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Disclaimer: The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. RXA does not offer legal, financial or tax advice to donors or prospective donors and strongly encourages donors and prospective donors to consult with their own legal counsel and/or tax advisor regarding the tax implications, financial consequences, and estate planning aspects of all proposed gifts to RXA. RXA is unable to serve as a personal representative, executor, trustee or as any other fiduciary under your will or trust.