Planned Giving

It's no secret that the programs of YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth depend on your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you plan, for your future and ours. There are many easy giving options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.

Not sure where to begin?

• Try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!
• Use our Plan by Age tool to make a plan that's right for you and the stage you're at in life.
• If you already have gift options in mind, choose Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up.
• Click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option.

If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Danny Coleman at 817-335-9622 DColeman@ymcafw.org or Teri McGuill at TMcGuill@ymcafw.org with any questions.

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

Friday Night Hoops
In one of the most financially distressed neighborhoods in the city, Friday night is a night to forget about those struggles and just have fun at the YMCA. More

Family Enjoys the Y With Your Help
When Loretta Preston started fostering, she found out she could bring her children to the Y. Because of Step Up For Kids donations, she was able to apply for a scholarship and pay an amount she could afford. More

'An Awesome Opportunity'
"I had to work my way back into life," says Jason, a former baseball standout who was paralyzed after a collision with a drunk driver. Thanks to a member scholarship from the Y, Jason is improving his quality of life. More

A Lifetime at the YMCA
Loftin Witcher has been a member of the YMCA for almost his entire life. And even after more than 70 years of membership, there’s still plenty to enjoy! More

The Y "Was My Only Hope" for a College Scholarship—Teenage Mom Defies Odds With YMCA's Help
Learn how a special program at the Y rescued a teenage mother from dropping out of high school and has forever changed her future. More

The Many Rewards of the Y
Learn why one grateful couple goes to the Y almost every single day. More

Don't Miss Your Chance: Make Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA Today!
If you are 70½ or older, the extended charitable IRA rollover legislation benefits you! While easy to accomplish, this tax-smart gift option enables you to jump-start your legacy and witness the benefits of your generosity to YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth. Take a moment to review the questions and answers here to see if this arrangement is right for you. More

Historical Figures Say: The Butler Did It
Pick your executor or administrator carefully. He needs to be up to the job—and honest. More

Should Estate Planning Be Called Life Planning?
Guess what! If you have belongings, you have an estate. And without a plan, your estate could be subject to what the courts decide in case anything happens to you. More

Find a Gift That Works for You
You've always answered the call to help others, and now that you want to extend that support through gifts of treasure, where do you start? It's easiest to begin with what you know—your overall goals. Use this checklist to match your wishes with the right charitable path for you. More