Legacy Circle

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The Carter Center Legacy Circle honors individuals who have included the Center in their estate planning through a will, bequest, trust, or other forms of planned giving. These commitments create a lasting legacy that advances peace, health, and human dignity around the world.

Inspired by the vision of Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, Legacy Circle members ensure that our critical work will continue for generations to come.

Ways to Give Through Estate Planning

There are many ways to support the Center through a planned gift. Options include:

• Naming the Center in your will or making a bequest using recommended bequest language
• Establishing a trust, including living trusts, charitable remainder trusts (CRT), or charitable lead trusts (CLT)
• Creating a charitable gift annuity (CGA) or other life income gift
• Designating the Center as a beneficiary of your IRA or other accounts through a beneficiary designation
• Recommending a gift through a donor advised fund (DAF)
• Donating appreciated securities, real estate, or closely held stock
• Contributing tangible personal property or establishing endowed gifts

Each option offers unique benefits while helping you create a meaningful and enduring impact.

Plan Your Legacy

We offer a range of resources to support your estate planning journey:

• Access our free estate planning tool
• Explore helpful guides and giving documents
• Review sample bequest language for your will or trust
• Use our gift illustrator to explore your options
• Connect with a trusted advisor to discuss your goals

When you include The Carter Center in your plans, your generosity ensures that this vital work continues well into the future.

Thank you for creating a legacy that will impact lives for generations to come.