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Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely

The Schuylers The Schuylers have been leadership donors to the Annual Fund for more than 20 years. Read More

How to leave us in your will.

Here's the language to use.

We Love Our Favorite Charities!
So Why Do We Forget to Include Them in Our Will?

As you'll read from our donor stories, including McLean in your will is a joyful and rewarding experience - and absolutely painless! You invest tomorrow's dollars through your intent today.

If you've not included McLean or your favorite charities in your will, you're not alone.

Research reveals that it simply doesn't occur to most of us to include our beloved non-profits along with our family and loved ones. Yet just imagine the benefits of your gift. Your gift will sustain McLean or the McLean Game Refuge for generations to come. Now that's a significant gift!

Creative Gifts to McLean

In addition, you can also make a gift to McLean and earn an immediate tax deduction and receive a lifetime income.

Financial advisors call these gifts planned gifts, because with thoughtful planning, you can provide a charitable gift to us, and receive a financial benefit for you or your family.

So whether you want to make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime, or a gift that gives you guaranteed income for life, this website is where you'll find out how to make it happen.

Where to Begin?

First, keep reminding yourself that you don't have to be wealthy to make a significant gift to McLean or the McLean Game Refuge.

Second, begin browsing through Gifts Anyone Can Afford and Gifts That Pay You Income. You'll be pleased at the many ways you can leave a legacy at McLean. To learn more about the programs and needs at McLean, please call Bernardine (Deene) Morris, Director of Development, McLean at 860.658.3736 or e-mail her at deene.morris@mcleancare.org