Leaving a Legacy

A Legacy that Lives Forever

Making a planned gift is the perfect way to show your love and support for Nashville’s canopy, while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. With smart planning, you have the opportunity to leave a legacy that lasts generations. Nashville Tree Foundation has options suitable for all supporters and we’re happy to work with you to assist or discuss your personal objectives.

Wills & Bequests

The easiest way to leave a lasting impact is through a bequest or a will commitment to be distributed by your estate after passing. A bequest may be a specific piece of property, sum of money, or a portion of your estate. Most people make a bequest when their Wills are drawn, and these bequests may result in significant tax savings.

Estate Planning

Nashville Tree Foundation has a number of different options for people who are interested in planned giving through their estate. If you wish, our team can discuss options with your estate or tax advisors to explore these options.

NTF as a Beneficiary

If you have a life insurance policy that is no longer needed to provide for dependents, you have the option to make Nashville Tree Foundation the beneficiary. Other options include making NTF the beneficiary or owner of a fully paid policy. Some assets, such as IRAs, Keogh Plans, and other qualified retirement plans, do not pass directly through your will and will require you to name a beneficiary. Nashville Tree Foundation can be an option in many of these situations.
For more information about Nashville Tree Foundation Planned Giving program, please contact donate@nashvilletreefoundation.org

Helpful information for designating a planned gift to NTF:

• Tax ID: 62-
• Legal Name: Nashville Tree Foundation 
• Mailing Address: 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211 Nashville TN 37205

• Nashville Tree Foundation 
• 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211
• Tax ID is 62-

Sample #1: Residuary Bequest

” I give, devise and bequeath to Nashville Tree Foundation (tax identification number 62- ), a charitable 501(c)3 organization located at 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211 Nashville TN 37205, the rest and residue of my estate.”

Sample #2: Percentage Bequest

” I give, devise and bequeath to Nashville Tree Foundation (tax identification number 62- ), a charitable 501(c)3 organization located at 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211 Nashville TN 37205,, _______% of the rest and residue of my estate.”

Sample #3: Bequest of a Specific Amount or Account

” I give, devise and bequeath to Nashville Tree Foundation (tax identification number 62- ), a charitable 501(c)3 organization located at 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211 Nashville TN 37205, the sum of $________________ ,” my account at ______________,” my retirement account at _____________,” or “_____% of my account at _______________.” (describe the account by type, financial institution and number if available).

Sample Bequest #4 Contingent Bequest

“In the event that (name or names; i.e., spouse, children, sibling, heirs) shall not survive me, or shall die as a result of a common disaster, then I give, devise and bequeath those beneficiaries’ shares of my estate to the Nashville Tree Foundation (tax identification number 62- ), a charitable 501(c)3 organization located at 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 211 Nashville TN 37205