United Way of Greater Cincinnati - LIVE UNITED

Change Lives Forever by Leaving a Legacy

United Way has always ensured that your annual contribution provides the best human care services for our community. By leaving a legacy with United Way, you partner with future leaders to invest in the most effective solutions of all times. With many generations working together, all of our children can be ready for kindergarten, graduate from high school and become healthy, self-sufficient adults and a safety net of care and support can be maintained for those most in need - for all time.

Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning - it is an important part of LIVING UNITED! Our hope is to offer you and your family helpful information for planning your charitable gifts.

UWGC and GCF Human Services Endowment Partnership

For decades, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) and The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) have shared a commitment to improving people's lives. Now we're focusing our combined expertise on the future, providing donors the ability to ensure the sustainability of human services in our region. To learn more, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

What is an Endowment?

An endowment is a collection of monetary gifts that are deposited into a fund where they remain forever. It can be established by outright gifts or planned gifts, such as a bequest. The gifts are invested, and a portion of the income earned from these investments is provided each year for human services. The original gifts in the fund-called the principal-remain untouched, generating income that will forever improve lives and strengthen our community.

Make a Bequest

A bequest is the simplest and most common form of planned giving. It's easy to include United Way of Greater Cincinnati in your will. By doing so, you make an investment in our region's greatest assets-its people. No matter the amount, you can trust that your legacy will generate measurable, long-lasting results.

To make your bequest or other commitment, please click here for a form to fill out, sign and return

Join the Legacy Leaders

By making a bequest to United Way, you become a Legacy Leader - along with over 200 caring, community leaders who have extended their compassion by investing in our community's human care network. Legacy Leaders members will be recognized in a variety of marketing efforts and invited to periodic recognition events and activities. Should you choose to remain anonymous, your desires will be respected. Click here to see list of United Way Foundation Legacy Leaders.

Memorials and Honorariums

Memorial and honorarium gifts provide the opportunity to pay tribute to loved ones and friends, as well as make an investment in our future. We will gratefully acknowledge your gift with a card to the family or individual you wish to remember or honor. To see current list of memorials and honorariums click here. To make a gift in memory of a loved one, download form, fill out and return to United Way Foundation, 2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati OH 45202.

Questions about Legacy Giving?

The most common kind of legacy gift is a bequest by will, but you can also make planned gifts in the form of endowments, stock, charitable gift annuities, real estate and securities, charitable trusts and life insurance. To learn more about these gifts or to learn which gift type best meets your needs, see the United Way of America Web Resource Center, where you can find weekly articles on personal finances, retirement planning, estate planning, and more. You can also sign up for a free weekly e-newsletter that keeps you up to date on breaking issues. For any questions about these options, or for personal assistance in creating your legacy, please contact Mary Ann Remke, director of planned giving, at 513-762-7112 or email maryann.remke@uwgc.org.

Thank you for your interest in legacy giving at United Way of Greater Cincinnati.