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Why Leave a Legacy Gift?
A Gift That Last Beyond a Lifetime
Planned giving is a powerful way to create lasting change. When you include the Ali Forney Center in your estate plans, you help ensure that LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness will always have a safe, affirming place to turn.
Your legacy is a promise—that our community’s most vulnerable young people will be protected, loved, and empowered far into the future.
How To Include Us in Your Plans
Sample Bequest Language
Including the Ali Forney Center in your estate plans can be as simple as including this sample language:
"I give to the Ali Forney Center ('Ali Forney Center, Inc.'), a nonprofit organization incorporated in New York, with its principal office at 307 W. 38th St. Second Floor, New York, NY 10018, and federal tax ID #27-0020541, [the sum of $___ or ___% of my estate or residuary estate] to be used for its general purposes."
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When you include the Ali Forney Center in your estate plans, you are invited to join the Bea Arthur Friend Society—our way of honoring your extraordinary commitment to LGBTQ+ youth.
Named for the legendary actress and our first transformational legacy gift donor, Bea Arthur, the society celebrates those who help safeguard our mission for generations to come.
Member Benefits May Include:
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Recognition on our donor wall at the Ali Forney Center
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Acknowledgment in our annual report
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Invitations to exclusive events and annual donor briefings
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Complimentary tickets to Oasis, our summer rooftop soiree
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The heartfelt gratitude of our community
You may also choose to remain anonymous and maintain your own special relationship with the organization
BAFS Member Javi Morgado & Husband Julio Castro
Why I Included AFC in my Estate
Including a nonprofit in my estate plan felt like a powerful way to create lasting change beyond my lifetime. Supporting the Ali Forney Center ensures that the work I care about most will continue to thrive, even after I’m gone. I named AFC as a beneficiary on my life insurance policy to ensure that our vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth have a place to call home, meals to eat, and access to life-saving services.
It’s a way of saying: I was here, and I stood up for those who needed it most.”
— Javi Morgado
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bea Arthur Friend Society?
It’s our legacy giving circle, named for Bea Arthur, who was an early champion of AFC’s mission to protect LGBTQ+ youth. The society honors those who include us in their estate plans.
Why Make a Legacy Gift?
Planned gifts sustain AFC’s long-term ability to serve LGBTQ+ youth and provide critical flexibility in times of need.
What types of gifts qualify?
Wills, living trusts, retirement accounts (IRA, 401k), life insurance policies, annuities, TOD bank accounts, and gifts of property or stock.
How do I join?
Simply let us know that you’ve included the Ali Forney Center in your estate plans by completing the Legacy Intention Form.
Will my gift be publicly recognized?
Yes—unless you prefer to remain anonymous, you’ll be honored in our donor communications and events.
Can I change my mind?
Of course. Your legacy gift is revocable, and your plans can be updated at any time.
We’re here to help you explore your options and answer any questions you may have about legacy giving. We’d be honored to support you in making a lasting difference.
The information on this page is not intended as legal or financial advice. We recommend that you consult your attorney or financial advisor when considering a planned gift. The Ali Forney Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.