Bequests and Planned Giving

Discover the many ways you can support Special Olympics through your estate plans and leave a legacy of acceptance, inclusion and tolerance.


Gifts Anyone Can Afford

Bequest program at the Special Olympic
Wills, Bequests, Retirement Plans and Life Insurance: these are the most popular types of planned gift programs. Many don't cost anything during your lifetime.

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Gifts That Pay You Income

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Charitable Gift Annuities and remainder trusts help you save taxes and increase your income.

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Don't have an estate plan?

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Check out our Will Planning Wizard to guide you through the process and help get you started. 

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The Champion's Society

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Become a member of our legacy society and join our donors who have already included Special Olympics in their estate plans.

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Meet Planned Giving Donors

Planned giving program at the Special Olympics
Kathryn Clark believes that Special Olympics "deserves the support of everyone." Read more about some of the planned giving donors who help make our future work possible!

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Donate Now

Help us reach more people with intellectual disabilities and bring them the power of sport to build confidence and good health.

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Take the First Step

Get in touch with Special Olympics near you and see what you can do to help. It's fun and can be life-changing.

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Contact Us

Have any questions? Contact our staff of professionals.

Connie Grandmason
cgrandmason@specialolympics.org
+1 (202) 427-8010 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)
+1 (866) 690-3951

Nicole Engdahl
nengdahl@specialolympics.org
+1 (202) 824-0276 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET)

“It was so easy, and cost me nothing! I just told them [the administrator] that I wanted to do a specific amount for my godparents, Special Olympics, and another charity. They said ‘Okay’ and it was done.”


Kristine Hughes 
Special Olympics donor

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Have you already included Special Olympics in your estate plans? Then you are eligible to become a member of The Champion’s Society. Contact us

 Prefer to mail your member form? Download a printable Mail-In Membership Form (PDF).

View Recent Newsletters:
March 2013 (PDF)
April 2012 (PDF)
September 2012 (PDF)

Gifts from your Will or Trust

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An illustration of how the gift giving process works.


Using Your Support Wisely

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Maintaining high standards is our priority. 84% of support goes to programs. 



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