As a 501(c)(3) public charity, Legacy relies on donations from individuals, corporations and other entities to continue our programs to reduce tobacco use among youth and adults. We believe a legacy isn’t something you leave behind when you die. It’s something you build every day that you live. Here are ways you can help us save lives with your own tobacco-free legacy:
Give Online
Make a one-time tax deductible donation to Legacy or set up a monthly recurring gift. The money you provide will be put to work immediately to support our programs. You can also give in honor of someone whom has quit smoking or whom you want to protect from tobacco or in memory of someone whom has been lost to a tobacco-related disease.
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Wills and Planned Giving
Ensure our lifesaving work continues by naming Legacy in your will or as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan, investment account or life insurance policy. Or consider naming Legacy as a grantee of your Donor Advised Fund. For a variety of planned gift options to benefit Legacy, please see our Planned Giving Brochure and speak with your financial advisor about what is best for you. Email us at development@legacyforhealth.org for more information.
Involve Your Family & Friends
Support Legacy while sharing special moments with your family and friends. Donations to Legacy make great wedding, birthday or anniversary gifts. Complete and return this simple form to development@legacyforhealth.org and we’ll send personalized letters to the donors and the celebrants to acknowledge your donations. You can also start your own fundraising page to get the word out and track who has made a donation.
Join Our Young Professional Committee
Our Young Professionals Committee hosts special events in New York City and Washington, DC to raise funds for Legacy programs like truth® and EX®. Connect with others who are passionate about building a tobacco-free world at cocktail receptions, theatre outings, trivia nights and other events. To learn more, email gmarkand@legacyforhealth.org. To learn more about the Committee, click here.
Maximize Your Money
Raise funds for Legacy and get some great deals in the process:
- GoodShop: With more than 2,800 online retailers, you’ll find great deals and coupons and help earn money for Legacy.
- GoodDining: Offers a great way to earn donations for Legacy by eating at participating restaurants.
- Givenik: Get discount premium seats to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and support Legacy at the same time by purchasing through Givenik.
- GoodSearch: Just searching the Web can earn donations for Legacy.
Start Your Own Fundraiser
Help raise awareness and money by starting a fundraiser in your area. Organize a car wash or a bake sale, host a sports tournament with local teams or initiate a neighborhood cigarette butt clean-up. Whatever your idea is, we’ll help you bring it to life. Contact us at development@legacyforhealth.org, and we’ll help you get started. Launch your fundraising effort right now by using our special online fundraising tool.
Contribute Stock
If you have owned stock for a year or more that has appreciated in value, you can donate it to Legacy and deduct the current market value no matter what the stock originally cost. (Ask your financial advisor about the possible tax benefits.) For more information on making a stock transfer, please email aengel@legacyforhealth.org.
Give through Work
Many corporations offer formal or informal matching gift programs. Ask your human resources or finance department about your organization’s policy. If you’re a federal government employee or a member of the US Military, you can designate Legacy as your charity of choice in the Combined Federal Campaign (we’re listed as “American Legacy Foundation,” CFC #19203). Get more information here.
Sponsor Us
Gain visibility as a leader in public health by collaborating with us on an event or occasion through a corporate sponsorship. We've partnered with a range of businesses, from multinational corporations to small, independent retailers. For more information on potential sponsorship opportunities, please email us at Development@legacyforhealth.org.
