Planned Giving
The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee is committed to creating lasting change by supporting the self-sustainability, education, and economic advancement of women and girls across our region. By including the Women’s Fund in your estate plans, you can leave a legacy that shapes a more equitable future for generations to come.
Ways to Give
Bequests
Name the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee in your will or living trust. This simple step ensures your values continue to make a difference without affecting your current financial situation.
Charitable Trusts
Establish a charitable remainder or lead trust to support both your loved ones and the mission of WFET. These trusts offer flexibility and impact.
Retirement Plans
Designate the Women’s Fund as a beneficiary of your IRA or retirement account. This can reduce tax burdens for your heirs while fueling meaningful change. If you’re 70½ or older, you may also make tax-free annual distributions directly to the Fund.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend a grant to the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee through your donor-advised fund. Simply select our organization when making your recommendation and indicate your intent to support WFET’s mission.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to potentially reduce capital gains taxes while amplifying your impact. Please reach out to our team for instructions on transferring securities directly to the Women’s Fund.
Life Insurance
List the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy—turning modest premiums into a powerful gift for the future.
Why Planned Giving Matters
Empower Women, Transform Communities
Your planned gift helps sustain and grow our mission of advancing opportunities for women and girls in all 25 counties we serve. It’s an investment in systemic change, family well-being, and community resilience.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Planned giving allows you to make a meaningful contribution that continues long after your lifetime. Your legacy becomes part of the story of progress, leadership, and opportunity in East Tennessee.
Enjoy Financial Benefits
Planned gifts can provide tax advantages and peace of mind. We’re happy to work with you and your financial advisor to structure a giving plan that meets your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.
To explore your planned giving options or notify us of a gift, please contact our Executive Director, Julie Sharpe, at julie@wfet.org. We are honored to help you align your values with a gift that will make a difference for decades to come.
Together, we can shape a stronger, more equitable East Tennessee—one woman, one family, and one future at a time.