Invest In the Future of our Community

When you include the YMCA in your planned giving, you are investing in the mission and programs that you believe in for future generations. An endowment gift to the YMCA is one way you can make such a difference. By creating an endowment fund with the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina, or adding to our existing endowment, you can give a gift that lasts forever.

$25,000 endowment generates a $1,000 annual gift perpetually

$62,500 endowment generates a $2,500 annual gift perpetually

$125,000 endowment generates a $5,000 annual gift perpetually

$250,000 endowment generates $10,000 annual gift perpetually

Ways To Make a Planned Gift

Make an Outright Gift

Give to the YMCA's endowment fund through cash, appreciated securities, or IRA charitable distribution

Bequest In Your Will, Trust or Estate

Designate a portion of your will, trust or estate to the YMCA

Name the YMCA as a Beneficiary

Name the YMCA as a beneficiary of a retirement fund, life insurance policy or charitable trust

YMCA’s Legacy Club

Your gift can last forever

The YMCA's Legacy Club is comprised of individuals and families who believe strongly in the mission of the YMCA and help to preserve the good work of the YMCA through a direct gift or planned gift to the YMCA Endowment Fund. Gifts to the Endowment Fund may be made on behalf of the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina; one or more branches, or to support a specific program.

Individuals can qualify as a member of the Legacy Club by the following methods:

  • An outright gift to the YMCA's Endowment Fund through cash, appreciated securities or IRA distribution
  • Bequest in will, living trust or estate
  • Name the YMCA as a beneficiary of IRA or retirement plan, life insurance policy or charitable trust

Named Endowment Funds

With a $25,000 gift, a donor can establish a named endowment that carries on their legacy for years to come.

Campbell Family Cancer Survivor Fund

This endowment was created by Lori Campbell, an avid YMCA supporter and cancer survivor, to make an impact on cancer survivors during their journey. The goal of this endowment is to provide financial assistance for wellness programs at the YMCA.

Bill Craig Endowment Fund

Dr. William H. Craig served the YMCA for more than 20 years. He served two terms as President and more than 15 years on the Board of Directors. He loved all programs at the YMCA especially those involving youth. Today the fund supports the YMCA’s Girls on the Run and Stride programs, a camper sponsorship for Victory Junction, and the YMCA Endowment Fund.

Ken Davis Memorial Fund

Ken Davis was a YMCA staff member for more than 5 years. His love for children was apparent as he worked with our Afterschool Care, Youth Soccer, Youth Basketball and Summer Camp programs. Ken’s uplifting words and positive attitude touched many children, families and friends of the Y. Donations to this fund are used for summer camp scholarships. Children who would not otherwise be able to attend camp are able to have a summer camp experience that they will remember for years to come.

Memorial Funds

Memorial Funds are established when giving in memory of another. These funds are used for operational or programmatic support. Click here to read more about these funds made in memory of the following friends of the YMCA:

Steve Barone Memorial Fund

Joe Bradley Memorial Fund

Nelson Britto Memorial Fund

Steven Cooper Memorial Fund

Alley Hart Memorial Fund

Erie Hobbie Memorial Fund

Robert Hodges Memorial Fund

Robert Ledbetter Memorial Fund

Bill Oakley Memorial Fund

Ed Peters Memorial Fund

Bill Rose Memorial Fund

Henry Singletary Memorial Fund

Bill Stanfield Memorial Fund

Next Steps

1. Contact Sarah Gibbs at 910-251-9622 x245 or Sarah.Gibbs@ymcasenc.org to discuss endowed gifts.

2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.

3. If you include the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Organization Information

Legal name: Young Men's Christian Association of Southeastern North Carolina, Inc.

Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Address: PO Box 3467 Wilmington, NC 28406

Federal tax ID number: #56-0532317

Already included us in your estate plans?

Next Steps

Our Development Office and Legacy Club Advisors would be happy to speak with you in confidence, with no obligation.

Sarah Gibbs, Vice President of Development

YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina

910-251-9622 x245

Sarah.Gibbs@ymcasenc.org