Blue Legacy Circle
Leave a Lasting Legacy
You can leave a meaningful legacy of commitment to rescue and protect marine wildlife for many years to come by designating SR3 as a beneficiary of your will, life insurance policy, bank account, investment account, retirement plan, or donor-advised fund.
You may also consider making SR3 a partial beneficiary of one of your accounts. Even leaving 10 percent of an account to SR3 will go a long way to demonstrating your commitment to protect marine wildlife after you pass.
By consulting with your attorney or financial planner, you can learn more about how these gifts could reduce your tax bill while also doing incredible good for marine animals and their ocean home.
You’re Invited to Join the
Blue Legacy Circle
If you choose to leave a gift of any size to SR3 in your estate plan, you will become a member of our Blue Legacy Circle.
The Blue Legacy Circle was formed to recognize those who have made this special commitment to protect marine wildlife health for future generations.
Members will enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:
Attendance at a release celebration to witness the joy of an animal you helped return to the wild.
Private behind-the-scenes tour of SR3’s marine wildlife hospital.
Invitations to exclusive events where you will have a chance to learn more about marine conservation issues from our experts in the field.
Legacy Options to Explore
There are many ways to protect marine wildlife through your estate plan! This can include:
Leaving a specific bequest to SR3 in your will (see sample language below).
Making SR3 a beneficiary or partial beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement plan.
Making SR3 a beneficiary or successor of your checking or savings account.
Your estate planning professional will be able to advise you on what legacy giving can look like for you.
Sample Bequest Language
If you are in the estate planning process, this brief sample bequest language may assist you and your attorney:
“I give to SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 22650 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198, federal tax identification number 45-1491069, [list percentage of the estate, specific dollar amount, or description of property here] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
If you have already designated a planned gift to SR³, thank you! It would be so helpful if you would fill out our confidential form for our records.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Fraser, our Senior Giving Officer, for help.
(206) 413-5962
scott@sr3.org