When you include Step Onward Foundation in your will or estate plans, you become part of a community committed to breaking cycles of hardship for generations to come.
Your legacy will keep families housed, help students stay in school, and ensure that no one has to face crisis alone.
A legacy gift carries forward the care you’ve given today, and will help create stability and opportunity for others long into the future. No matter your age or financial situation, planning ahead allows you to care for the causes that reflect your values.
If you have already made a future gift to Step Onward Foundation through your will or trust, we would love to thank you and welcome you to our Legacy Circle.
By letting us know, you help ensure your gift will be used exactly as you intend and you inspire others to do the same.
You can name Step Onward Foundation as a beneficiary of your:
Designating a beneficiary is simple, flexible, and allows you to make a bigger impact at no cost today.
A Donor-Advised Fund lets you make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to Step Onward Foundation at your convenience.
If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to Step Onward Foundation through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $100,000 annually, tax-free.
How to Give:
Many supporters choose to give through gifts of stock or mutual funds. This thoughtful gesture strengthens the work of Step Onward Foundation and helps ensure that families and students continue to receive the support they need to move forward.
Every legacy gift ensures that young adults can continue their education, families can remain in safe homes, and children can grow up with stability instead of fear.
Together, we can build a world where no family is left behind.
If you’d like to explore how your legacy can make a difference, we’d love to talk with you and answer any questions you have.
Kris Weixel, Director of Operations
kris.weixel@steponward.org
512.298.1145
