Planned Giving
Your Legacy: Opening Doors Through Literacy
Help us ensure that every adult in Indian River County has the power of literacy for generations to come.
The Power of a Forever Gift
Literacy is the foundation of everything—employment, health, parenting, and civic engagement. By including Literacy Services of Indian River County in your estate plans, you are providing the gift of opportunity to your neighbors in Vero Beach, Fellsmere, and throughout our community.
A legacy gift ensures that our free, confidential tutoring remains available to every adult who seeks a better life through the written word.
Ways to Build a Literate Future
Planning your gift allows you to support our mission while often providing significant tax advantages for you and your family.
| Gift Type | Why It Matters for Literacy |
|---|---|
| Bequests | Name Literacy Services in your Will or Trust as a specific dollar amount or percentage. It costs nothing today but secures our tutors for tomorrow. |
| Beneficiary Designations | Name us as a beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k). This is often the most tax-efficient way to fund adult education. |
| Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) | If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to satisfy your required minimum distribution while lowering your taxable income. |
| Life Insurance | Donate a paid-up policy or name us as a beneficiary to turn a modest investment into a transformational gift for our students. |
The 1971 Society
Named in honor of the year Literacy Services of Indian River County was founded, the 1971 Society recognizes those visionary donors who have made a formal commitment to our future through a planned gift.
As a member, you help us plan with confidence, knowing that the "Gift of Literacy" will never fade from our county.
Simple Language for Your Will
You can share this sample language with your attorney to make a bequest easy:
"I give, devise, and bequeath to Literacy Services of Indian River County, a non-profit corporation located in Vero Beach, FL (EIN: 59-1987210), the sum of $_ _(or ___% of my estate) to be used for its general exempt purposes."
Let’s Write the Next Chapter Together
Deciding how to leave your legacy is a personal journey. We are here to answer your questions and help you align your gift with your passions.
Legacy Giving Statement of Intent Sample Bequest Language
Contact Us
To discuss your legacy plans in confidence, please contact:
Valerie Kines, Executive Director
Literacy Services of Indian River County
1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 778-2223
Email: director@literacyservicesirc.org
