Planned Giving

Your legacy. Their future.

A gift in your estate plan turns your generosity into the research, education, and awareness that will outlast all of us — and help end DYT1 dystonia for the families who hear the diagnosis next.

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A Lasting Gift

More than a donation. A legacy.

People make planned gifts for the most human of reasons: compassion, conviction, and the desire to leave the world better than they found it. U.S. tax law is designed to encourage that generosity — so your gift can reach further than you might think, while still supporting the people who depend on you.

Your gift to Tyler’s Hope provides the resources to find a cure for DYT1 dystonia. A planned gift ensures that children with this disease can look forward to the future and all the joys of life. Read Tyler’s story →

Ways to Give

Choose the path that fits your plan.

There’s no one right way to make a planned gift. Below are the most common options, organized by how they affect your estate and your income today. Our team is happy to walk through any of them with you.

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Gifts in your estate plan

Cost nothing today. Make the deepest impact on the mission tomorrow.

Most Common

Bequest in Your Will

Name Tyler’s Hope as a beneficiary in your will or living trust. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or what’s left after other gifts have been made.

Beneficiary Designation

Name Tyler’s Hope as a beneficiary on a retirement account, life insurance policy, or financial account. Often a single one-page form — no attorney required.

Retirement Plan Assets

Retirement accounts can be among the most heavily taxed assets your heirs inherit. Designating Tyler’s Hope as a full or partial beneficiary lets the gift pass tax-free to the mission.

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Gifts that pay you income

Make a meaningful gift today and receive an income stream during your lifetime.

Charitable Gift Annuity

A contract with a nonprofit organization in which you make a gift and, in exchange, receive a guaranteed fixed income for life. The remainder eventually supports Tyler’s Hope.

Charitable Remainder Trust

An irrevocable trust that pays an income stream to you or your beneficiaries — fixed (annuity trust) or variable (unitrust) — with the remaining assets eventually going to Tyler’s Hope.

Pooled Income Fund

A charitable trust that pays you (or beneficiaries) a prorated share of the fund’s earnings during your lifetime. Remaining assets are eventually distributed to Tyler’s Hope.

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Gifts you can make today

Powerful giving options outside your will — often with significant tax advantages.

Age 70½+

IRA Charitable Rollover (QCD)

If you’re 70½ or older, you can direct a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA to Tyler’s Hope. The amount counts toward your required minimum distribution and is excluded from your taxable income.

Appreciated Stock or Securities

Donating long-term appreciated securities can let you avoid capital gains tax while claiming a charitable deduction at full fair-market value — often more efficient than giving cash.

Donor-Advised Fund

Recommend a grant from your DAF to Tyler’s Hope, including legacy distributions when you’re no longer here. Sponsoring organizations can support the foundation directly.

Tyler’s Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor before making any planned gift decision.

Sample Bequest Language

Drafting your will? Share this with your attorney.

This is the language most attorneys ask for when adding Tyler’s Hope to a will or trust. Your attorney can adapt the bracketed amount to fit your overall plan.

“I give and bequeath to Tyler’s Hope Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 20-3733312, located at 13301 US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, [the sum of $______ / ______% of my estate / the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate] to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Legal name: Tyler’s Hope Foundation EIN: 20-3733312 Status: 501(c)(3) public charity
Why Plan Your Gift

Generosity that works for you, too.

A planned gift is rarely just a gift. The right structure can deliver real financial benefits to you and your heirs while sending more of your generosity to the cause.

Income Tax Deduction

Many planned gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the year of the gift.

Reduced Capital Gains

Gifts of appreciated assets can let you bypass or defer capital gains tax that would otherwise apply.

After-Tax Cash Flow

Life-income gifts can increase your usable income through structured payments and tax savings.

Smaller Taxable Estate

Charitable bequests can reduce the size of your taxable estate — leaving more for both your heirs and the mission.

FAQ

Common questions.

If your question isn’t answered here, we’d love to talk it through with you. We treat every planned giving conversation personally and confidentially.

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Do I need to tell you when I include Tyler’s Hope in my will?
No — you’re never required to. But if you’re comfortable letting us know, it helps us thank you properly and include you in our recognition (only as you’d like). Anonymous notifications are welcome.
Can I change my mind?
Most planned gifts are revocable until the gift takes effect. Bequests, beneficiary designations, and DAF recommendations can all be updated at any time as your life changes. Some structures (like irrevocable trusts) cannot be unwound — your attorney will explain which is which.
Will you provide legal or tax advice?
We can’t — and we wouldn’t want to. Tyler’s Hope is not a law firm or tax practice. We’ll happily work alongside your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor to provide whatever the foundation needs from its side (legal name, EIN, sample language, gift acknowledgements).
Can I direct my gift to a specific purpose, like research?
In many cases, yes. We can talk through restricted-use language with you and your attorney to make sure your gift can be honored as you intend.
How are planned gift donors recognized?
Recognition is offered, never required. We’re glad to thank you publicly, privately, or anonymously — whichever feels right. Some donors prefer recognition through our Benefactor Society; others choose to give quietly.
How do I get started?
The simplest first step is a short conversation. Email us at info@tylershope.org and we’ll set up a call at a time that works for you.

Let’s start the conversation.

Whether you’re already including Tyler’s Hope in your plans or just exploring what’s possible, we’d be honored to talk.

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