Leave a Legacy
Remembering Cleveland Metroparks Zoo during your estate planning leaves a lasting legacy and ensures that the Zoo and the community it serves will continue to thrive for generations to come.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and its non-profit partner, the Cleveland Zoological Society, are working together to expand the Zoo’s national leadership in community engagement, science education and conservation impact. The partnership has led to a campus plan, new education and conservation programming and many impactful capital projects to support the mission of the world-class Zoo.
Why Planned Giving?
A bequest is one of the simplest ways to leave a legacy. You can include a gift to the Cleveland Zoo Society in your will or trust, specifying a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other obligations are met.
A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a donation to the Cleveland Zoo Society and receive fixed payments for the rest of your life.
By establishing a charitable remainder trust, you can contribute assets to the Cleveland Zoo Society while retaining an income stream for yourself or loved ones. After the trust term ends, the remaining assets benefit the Zoo Society.
Designating the Cleveland Zoo Society as a beneficiary of your retirement account can be an easy way to make a significant gift. These gifts can be particularly advantageous for reducing estate taxes.
Gifts of real estate or valuable personal property, such as artwork or collectibles, can provide a substantial benefit to the Cleveland Zoo Society. You can make a gift during your lifetime or through your estate plan.
Life insurance offers a unique opportunity for many individuals to make a significant gift to the Cleveland Zoo Society. Policies that are no longer needed for their initial purpose can become powerful tools for supporting our mission. The tax benefits of such a gift can vary based on factors like whether the policy is fully paid up.
How to Get Started
- Consult with Your Advisors
It’s important to work with financial and legal advisors to determine the best type of planned gift for your individual situation. - Contact Us
Our planned giving team is here to help. Contact us at 216-635-3323 to discuss your goals and how we can assist you in creating a meaningful gift that aligns with your wishes. - Make Your Gift
Once you have decided on the type of gift, you can complete the necessary documentation and inform us of your intention. We are happy to provide any information you need to finalize your gift.
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