Planned Giving
Planned gifts come in a variety of forms. The most common is the Charitable Bequest - the simple naming of MCHT in your will. In most cases, the language to include is brief and straightforward, such as:
I devise and bequeath to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, located in Topsham, Maine, the sum of $ ______ (or ______ % of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Alternatively, you can designate a residuary bequest:
I devise and bequeath to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, located in Topsham, Maine, all (or _%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate whether real, personal, or mixed, to be used for its general charitable purposes
MCHT offers a variety of other planned giving options, including:
- Qualified pension plans
- Gifts of Life insurance
- Life Payment Gifts
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
If you have any questions about contributing to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, please feel free to contact our Development Department:
- Email: development@mcht.org
- Telephone: (207) 729-7366
- Mail: Director of Development
- Maine Coast Heritage Trust
- 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201
- Topsham, Maine 04086
MCHT is a charitable, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
