Beneficiary gifts
Create a lasting legacy of kindness.
Designate Kind to Kids as a beneficiary to secure a brighter future for children in foster care. It is a simple step today that can help children feel safe, stay in school, and move forward with confidence.
Learn how
A simple way to create a lasting legacy.
One of the most straightforward ways to help children for years to come is to name Kind to Kids as a beneficiary on a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other account. You usually do not need a lawyer – just a form from your provider.
Accounts you can use
- IRAs, 401(k)s, and pensions
- Life insurance policies
- Certain bank or brokerage accounts
Many providers allow you to update your beneficiary online. You can choose a percentage of the account to benefit Kind to Kids while providing for loved ones as well.
Sample form language
“I designate Kind to Kids Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Delaware, with principal business address 875 AAA Boulevard, Ste. A, Newark, DE 19713, and federal tax identification number 80-0641000, as beneficiary of [Name of Asset/Account].”
This example is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Please consult your own advisor when completing beneficiary forms.
Four simple steps.
Most beneficiary gifts can be completed in just a few minutes.
Step 1: Contact your provider
Reach out to your retirement, insurance, or account provider.
Step 2: Request a form
Ask for a beneficiary designation form or online update link.
Step 3: List Kind to Kids
Use our name, address, and Tax ID from the sample language above.
Step 4: Choose a percentage
Decide what portion you would like to give while caring for loved ones.
You can change your beneficiary designations at any time. If you choose to let us know about your plans (optional), we can thank you and steward your future gift carefully. Each step you take today helps a child in foster care feel more secure tomorrow.