Explore the Giving Options That Align With Your Legacy

Your planned gift can be a powerful expression of your values. Whether you’re looking for simplicity, retirement income, or a tax-smart way to give, there’s a path that aligns with your goals. Below are our most popular and flexible giving options.

Bequests

Include Compassion & Choices in your will or trust

Bequests are one of the most straightforward and flexible ways to make a lasting impact, without affecting your finances during your lifetime.

Benefits:

  • Retain full control of your assets now
  • Easily revise at any time
  • May reduce estate taxes for heirs

Getting started is easier than you think—use our free tool to begin creating your will in 20 minutes or less.

Vicky York considering information on a screen

Bequests

Include Compassion & Choices in your will or trust

Bequests are one of the most straightforward and flexible ways to make a lasting impact, without affecting your finances during your lifetime.

Benefits:

  • Retain full control of your assets now
  • Easily revise at any time
  • May reduce estate taxes for heirs

Getting started is easier than you think—use our free tool to begin creating your will in 20 minutes or less.

Retirement Assets (IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.)

A tax-smart way to give—now or later

Retirement accounts are among the most tax-efficient assets to donate. You can support Compassion & Choices by naming us as a beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k). Additionally, you can use your IRA if you’re 70½ or older to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) during your lifetime.

Ways to give through retirement assets:

  • Future gift: Name C&C as a beneficiary—no legal fees required
  • Current gift: Using your IRA, make a QCD of up to $108,000/year starting at age 70½
  • New in 2025: Use a QCD to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) or Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Getting started is easier than you think—use our free tool to begin creating your will in 20 minutes or less.

Aris Allen looking at his father's statue

Retirement Assets (IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.)

A tax-smart way to give—now or later

Retirement accounts are among the most tax-efficient assets to donate. You can support Compassion & Choices by naming us as a beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k). Additionally, you can use your IRA if you’re 70½ or older to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) during your lifetime.

Ways to give through retirement assets:

  • Future gift: Name C&C as a beneficiary—no legal fees required
  • Current gift: Using your IRA, make a QCD of up to $108,000/year starting at age 70½
  • New in 2025: Use a QCD to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) or Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Getting started is easier than you think—use our free tool to begin creating your will in 20 minutes or less.

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)

Turn your gift into dependable income for life

With a CGA, you make a gift to Compassion & Choices and receive fixed payments for life. It’s a win-win: reliable income for you, and lasting impact for others.

Benefits:

  • Fixed income for life
  • Partially tax-free payments
  • Immediate charitable deduction
  • Leave a legacy of compassion
Lynda & Paul Bluestein posing a still from Other Side Film

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)

Turn your gift into dependable income for life

With a CGA, you make a gift to Compassion & Choices and receive fixed payments for life. It’s a win-win: reliable income for you, and lasting impact for others.

Benefits:

Bank Accounts and Certificate of Deposits (CDs)

You can make a powerful impact on the future of end-of-life care by naming Compassion & Choices as a beneficiary of your bank account or certificate of deposit (CD). This type of gift—called a “payable on death” (POD) designation—allows you to transfer assets directly to our organization without going through probate or updating your will.

It’s a simple process: just request a POD form from your bank or credit union and name Compassion & Choices as a beneficiary. You keep full control of your assets during your lifetime, and your gift supports our mission when the time comes

Two women smiling in front of a fireplace

Bank Accounts and Certificate of Deposits (CDs)

You can make a powerful impact on the future of end-of-life care by naming Compassion & Choices as a beneficiary of your bank account or certificate of deposit (CD). This type of gift—called a “payable on death” (POD) designation—allows you to transfer assets directly to our organization without going through probate or updating your will.

It’s a simple process: just request a POD form from your bank or credit union and name Compassion & Choices as a beneficiary. You keep full control of your assets during your lifetime, and your gift supports our mission when the time comes

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)

Support your loved ones—and your values

A CRT provides income to you or your loved ones for life or a term of years. Afterward, the remaining balance supports Compassion & Choices.

Benefits:

  • Lifetime or term income
  • Potential tax savings on appreciated assets
  • Leave a legacy without sacrificing income
Guillermo Chacon standing in front of a bookshelf smiling

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)

Support your loved ones—and your values

A CRT provides income to you or your loved ones for life or a term of years. Afterward, the remaining balance supports Compassion & Choices.

Benefits:

  • Lifetime or term income
  • Potential tax savings on appreciated assets
  • Leave a legacy without sacrificing income

Real Estate & Other Non-Cash Assets

Maximize your impact—without affecting your cash flow

Examples of Assets You Can Give:

  • Homes, vacation property, land, and rental or investment properties
  • LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp interests
  • Stock and mutual funds

Benefits:

  • Avoid capital gains tax
  • Receive a charitable deduction
  • Make a large impact with non-cash assets
Andrew Flack standing on his front porch smiling.

Real Estate & Other Non-Cash Assets

Maximize your impact—without affecting your cash flow

Examples of Assets You Can Give:

  • Homes, vacation property, land, and rental or investment properties
  • LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp interests
  • Stock and mutual funds

Benefits:

  • Avoid capital gains tax
  • Receive a charitable deduction
  • Make a large impact with non-cash assets

Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?

We’re here to help. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to make a gift, our Planned Giving team can guide you—confidentially and with no obligation.

General Mailing Address:
Compassion & Choices
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

Mail contributions directly to:
Compassion & Choices Gift Processing Center
PO Box 485
Etna, NH 03750

candid seal platinum 2024
great nonprofits 2024 top rated badge