Leave a Legacy to Mary's Shelter, Inc.

Your Gift is a Lasting Tribute

Charitable, nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives, extending help in many ways, from giving seniors a hot meal, to linking up children with good role models.

Help may also come in the form of fighting a terrible disease, leading a spiritual experience or bringing beauty to your world through the arts.

But the truth is that these special organizations need financial assistance from people like you in order to continue their good deeds.

When you Leave a Legacy, you make sure that help continues to be there for those who need it.  By leaving a legacy through a gift in your will, you can continue to help our organization make an important difference in North Orlando, Florida.  

Our home is located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Please consider leaving a legacy.  Contact our corporate office at marysshelter@cfl.rr.com if you would like to become a founding member of our home for pregnant unwed mothers.

Q&A

Frequently asked questions and answers about leaving a gift.

Do I have to include my wish to leave a gift to a specific organization in my will?  

To be certain that the group receives the gift, you should state your intention in your will.  Without a will, you lose control over your belongings after death.  Your property and finances are settled according to state laws, whether or not they coincide with family wishes.

Must I have an estate in order to leave a gift?

An estate is simply a word used to describe any property, money or personal belongings that you may have at the time of your death.  Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not have a great deal of wealth.  Anyone can arrange to leave a charitable gift from their estate when they pass away.

How do I leave a gift for an organization that I admire?

You can arrange for a gift several ways, the most common being through a will. Many people set aside a certain dollar amount.  Others leave a percentage of their estate, or any assets left over after their family has been provided for.  Some people give a charity something they won like a car or their home.  Others leave a paid-up life insurance policy or other financial investment.

"My husband received help from several charities before he died.  To show my appreciation, I've arranged for my savings bonds to be given to these charities when I pass away."

Who can help me arrange for a gift?

Contact your professional advisor for help. Your advisor can make sure you are getting the maximum tax and legal advantages allowed for your gift.   

"When my wife dies, my children and I wanted to do something lasting forever.  That's why we donated a portion of her estate to fund a charitable project that she believed in.  Now her memory will live on."

Donations of any amount, monthly or occasionally, are always most gratefully accepted.  Please consider being a donor-member in the category of your choice to assist with the on-going expenses of Mary's Shelter.

The 501(c)3 Non-Profit Federal ID for Mary's Shelter is # 59-3479407.  Consult your accountant or CPA concerning tax-deductibility.

Donations are greatly appreciated and may be sent directly:

Mary's Shelter, Inc.
PO Box 940254
Maitland, FL 32794-0254

For more information on making a donation, please fill out the form below or e-mail us at marysshelter@cfl.rr.com.

You can also telephone us at 407-339-7047. 

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Regular Member ($60/year)    Associated Member ($120-$299/year)
Sustaining Member  ($300-$599/year Patron ($600+/year)

         

 

Thank You and God Bless You!