Legacy Circle

Tomorrow's Journey Legacy Circle

Your legacy fuels tomorrow’s journey.

Making a gift through your will or other planned giving option isn’t just for the wealthy. It is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy.

By including Compass to Care in your estate plans, you extend your lifelong values and compassion to future generations of children with cancer.

Legacy giving empowers you to ensure that children continue to receive the care they need, no matter how far they have to travel.

Your legacy gift will:

  • Provide transportation to children across the country
  • Lift the financial and logistical burdens families face
  • Guarantee access to cancer treatment—today and for years to come

Ways to Leave A Legacy

Bequests in Your Will  After providing for loved ones, you can leave a gift in your will to Compass to Care that reflects your values and commitment to children’s cancer journeys.Outright Bequest: A specific dollar amount or asset (such as stocks or real estate).

  • Residual Bequest: A percentage of what remains after all other bequests and expenses are fulfilled.
  • Contingent Bequest: A gift that only occurs if your primary beneficiaries do not survive you.

Retirement Plan Assets  Naming Compass to Care as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan is a tax-wise way to give. These assets pass to us tax-free and can be used to remove transportation barriers for children.

Bank and Investment Accounts  Designate Compass to Care as a Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) beneficiary on accounts. These gifts avoid probate and go directly to fund our mission.

Life Insurance Policies  Name Compass to Care as a full or partial beneficiary of an existing or new policy. In some cases, you may receive current tax benefits for your generosity.

Real Estate  Donating a home, rental property, or undeveloped land can provide you with tax benefits and create long-term impact for the families we serve.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities  Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds you’ve held for more than one year to receive an income tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax.

Charitable Gift Annuities  Make a gift that pays you back. You receive fixed lifetime income, and the remainder supports Compass to Care’s mission.

Charitable Remainder Trusts  Provide income to you or loved ones for life or a term of years, with the remainder supporting Compass to Care’s future work.

Let's Honor Your Legacy

When you include Compass to Care in your plans, you’ll become part of Tomorrow’s Journey Legacy Circle, a special group of compassionate supporters recognized for their lasting commitment to children with cancer.

Tomorrow’s Journey Legacy Circle Members Receive:

  • Recognition in our annual report and website
  • Special updates on the impact of your future gift
  • The option to remain anonymous if preferred

Contact Us To Discuss Gift Giving

Join a growing circle of compassionate supporters leaving a legacy that drives hope forward.

Contact Michelle Ernsdorff-May for a confidential conversation at (563) 231-0458 or Michelle@CompassToCare.org.