Why Participate?
In one way or another, your life is rooted in experiences connecting you to our Montreal Jewish community.
Chances are you already support Jewish charitable organizations in Montreal, but have you included these organizations in your will or estate plan? By leaving your legacy gift, you can assure that the traditions and institutions that mean so much to you today will exist for future generations.
How do I Participate?
All of us, regardless of age, wealth or affiliation, have the ability to leave a legacy.
Your legacy gift can be customized and structured to fit your lifestyle, family and financial goals.
Leaving a legacy is simple. Some options include:
- Bequest in a will.
- Gift of life insurance.
- Gift of cash or assets.
- Charitable Remainder Trust.
How do I Begin?
- Reflect on your Jewish passions.
- Have a conversation with a legacy team member.
- Sign a Letter of Intent.
- Formalize your commitment by connecting with your lawyer,
notary, or financial advisor.
By making your legacy commitment,
you can:
Secure your commitment to
the Jewish community.
Express values instilled in you by your parents,
grandparents or community.
Perpetuate the Jewish traditions you cherish.
Preserve programs and organizations
that support Jewish life in Montreal.
Feel united with others with similar
commitments and values.
Be remembered forever in the
Jewish community.
What is LIFE & LEGACY?
Wealth may last a lifetime, a legacy lasts forever.
LIFE & LEGACY is a partnership of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal. This partnership promotes legacy giving to benefit the entire Jewish community. Through training, support and monetary incentives, LIFE & LEGACY motivates Jewish organizations to integrate legacy giving into their philanthropic culture to assure Jewish tomorrows.
Montreal Statistics
$23.5 million
Estimated Future Gifts
550
Signed Letters of Intent
7
Participating Organizations
$3.4 million
Placed Endowments
Global Statistics
$1.4 Billion
Estimated Future Gifts
73
Communities
758
Participating Organizations
$172 million
Placed Endowments
