Create a Lead-Free Future for Generations to Come
At Pure Earth, we are working toward a world where no child is harmed by lead exposure. With your help, we can protect millions of children and ensure healthier futures for generations.
One of the most meaningful ways to make a lasting impact is through planned giving—a simple way to support Pure Earth’s mission through your estate or long-term financial plans.
What Is Planned Giving?
Planned giving allows you to make a future gift to Pure Earth while also meeting your personal, financial, and family goals. Many options cost nothing today and can be adjusted at any time.
Simple Ways to Give
Include Pure Earth in Your Will
A bequest is the most common and flexible way to leave a legacy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate. FreeWill is a platform that allows you to create a will for free and choose Pure Earth as a beneficiary: https://www.freewill.com/
Name Pure Earth as a Beneficiary
Designating Pure Earth as a beneficiary is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a lasting gift. It can be as easy as completing a short form, allowing you to specify both the individuals and organizations you wish to support, as well as the percentage of your assets each will receive. Because beneficiary designations are separate from your will or living trust, they can be updated at any time and offer a straightforward way to include Pure Earth in your long-term plans.
Many donors choose to designate Pure Earth as the beneficiary of retirement assets, which can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. Retirement funds left to individuals are often subject to income tax and distribution requirements, while gifts to a nonprofit like Pure Earth allow 100 percent of the funds to go directly toward protecting communities from toxic pollution. For this reason, some donors opt to leave other assets—such as cash, securities, or real estate—to their heirs and direct retirement assets to charitable causes.
In addition to retirement accounts, you can name Pure Earth as a beneficiary of life insurance policies, bank accounts, investment accounts, or certain annuities. In some cases, such as transferring ownership of a life insurance policy, donors may also receive immediate tax benefits. These options make it easy to create a meaningful legacy that supports Pure Earth’s work to reduce pollution and protect health worldwide.
Donate Real Estate:
Donating real estate to Pure Earth can be a powerful way to support our work while also helping you achieve your financial and philanthropic goals. You may consider this option if you own property you no longer wish to manage, are interested in making a significant charitable gift, or are seeking potential income or tax benefits.
There are several flexible ways to give, including donating property outright, contributing it through your estate, or transferring ownership while retaining the right to live in your home for life. In some cases, you can also receive income from your gift or sell property to Pure Earth at a reduced value. These options make it possible to turn real estate assets into lasting impact for communities affected by pollution around the world.
Why It Matters
Lead poisoning affects hundreds of millions of children worldwide—yet it is entirely preventable. Your planned gift helps ensure that Pure Earth can continue scaling proven solutions and working toward a lead-free future for children everywhere.
Sample Bequest Language
“I give to Pure Earth, a nonprofit organization, the sum of $___ (or ___% of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.”
Already Included Pure Earth in Your Plans?
Please let us know—we would love to thank you and welcome you as part of our legacy community.
Let’s Talk
We would be honored to speak with you about your interests and help you explore options that reflect your values.
Contact:
Jen Maraccino – [email protected]