Since our founding in 1966, literally hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from the programs and services offered by Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan. All of us share the vision that Planned Parenthood will always be here to provide, promote and protect reproductive health care for the generations who follow.

A deferred or “planned” gift to Planned Parenthood as part of your estate plan is a very important and effective way to ensure that our vision will become reality. We are grateful for the foresight demonstrated by several caring and generous members of our community who directed that a portion of their estate be transferred to Planned Parenthood upon their deaths. Revenue produced by the funds created with their gifts provides significant current support for our education programs, medical services and general operations.

The Board of Directors has adopted written policies requiring that these funds be invested prudently and distributions not deplete principal. The Endowment Committee is charged with ensuring that these policies are followed and reports regularly to the Board. The guiding philosophy is to honor the intent of the donors that their gifts be a permanent commitment to support the mission and secure the vision of Planned Parenthood.

How to Become an "Advocate for the Future"

A Bequest in a Will
You can name Planned Parenthood to receive a specific amount of money, property or percentage of your estate; to receive all or a portion of the residual of your estate (the remainder after all specific bequests to family and friends are fulfilled); or to be the contingent beneficiary in the event that primary beneficiaries do not survive you.

A Gift of Life Insurance
Name Planned Parenthood as owner
or beneficiary.

Retirement Plans
Designate Planned Parenthood as the beneficiary of a retirement plan. Significant income tax and possible estate taxes can be avoided.

A Life Income Gift
Receive income for life and benefit from present and future income tax reductions through a gift annunity. Using appreciated stock or real estate are excellent ways to fund a gift annuity.

A Charitable Remainder Trust
The most flexible life income gift. Can be structured in many ways to accommodate
your intent.

A Gift of Real Estate
With a life estate agreement, you may retain your interest during your lifetime.

To avoid confusion, please designate “Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan” as the beneficiary of any planned gift.

More than 40 individuals or couples have already disclosed to us that they have included Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan in their estate plans. Please give thoughtful consideration to joining them as, together, we continue our quest to secure the vision of a world in which reproductive freedom is guaranteed and every child is wanted, nurtured and loved.

For more information, please contact your attorney, tax advisor. Our Director of Donor Relations can help you by calling (269) 372-1205 ext. 166, or send your questions by email