Because Impact
Should Outlive Us
At the Do It 4 W Foundation, we are guided by a mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and extend the legacy of W.C. Hudson Jr. - a legacy rooted in service, character, and selfless impact.
Through legacy giving, you can join a group of visionary supporters whose generosity ensures that future generations will benefit from opportunities, encouragement, and support long into the future.
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving (also called planned giving) refers to making a meaningful contribution that becomes part of your long-term financial or estate planning. It allows you to support the causes you care most about, like the Do It 4 W Foundation, while often providing tax or financial benefits to you and your family.
Legacy gifts help sustain our mission, support scholarships, and offer long-term stability to the foundation’s programs that empower future leaders.
Why Legacy Giving Matters?
When you choose to leave a legacy gift:
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You extend W.C.’s impact beyond the present, touching countless lives.
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You help ensure that scholarship opportunities continue for years to come.
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You strengthen our foundation’s ability to adapt, grow, and innovate.
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You become part of a community of compassionate change-makers.
Your legacy gift becomes a lasting force for good, a purposeful expression of your values and belief in opportunity for all.
Ways to Give
Legacy giving can look different for every supporter. Below are the most common options:
1) Bequests (Gifts Through Your Will or Trust)
Designate the Do It 4 W Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
Example language:
“I give to the Do It 4 W Foundation, [Tax ID], [specific amount, percentage, or residual], to support its mission of empowering students and continuing the legacy of W.C. Hudson Jr.”
2) Beneficiary Designations
You can name the foundation as a beneficiary of:
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Retirement accounts (401(k), IRA, etc.)
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Life insurance policies
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Financial accounts
These gifts are flexible, easily updated, and often avoid probate.
3) Charitable Gift Annuity
Make a gift to the foundation while receiving fixed income for life. This provides financial stability for you or your loved ones and support for our mission.
4) Gifts of Stock or Securities
Donating appreciated stock can provide significant tax advantages while increasing your impact.
5) Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a planned gift from your donor-advised fund to support our programs.
Benefits of Legacy Giving
Legacy gifts provide powerful benefits, both for you and the foundation. Many legacy donors choose to inform us of their gift so we can recognize their generosity appropriately, but confidentiality is always respected.
Long-term impact on scholars and communities
Potential tax advantages for your estate
The ability to support our mission without affecting your current lifestyle
A meaningful way to honor a loved one or personal values
Connection to a lasting story of empowerment and opportunity
How to Get Started
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Plan
Think about your goals. Talk with your financial or legal advisor about which legacy option suits your plans.
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Choose
Select the legacy option that works best for you, whether a will bequest, beneficiary designation or other planned gift.
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Connect
Once you’ve named the Do It 4 W Foundation in a legacy gift, let us know so we can thank you and celebrate your vision.
We are honored to partner with you in creating a future where students are empowered, communities are strengthened, and W.C.’s legacy continues to change the world. Contact us, or have your advisor reach out if you have further questions or need additional information.
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