Over the next 10 years, an estimated $24 billion will transfer between generations in Wyoming. Imagine what might be possible if just 5% of that wealth was reinvested in the communities you care about. With your help, we are paving the way for vibrant, healthy and long-lasting communities.
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What Is Transfer of Wealth?
The Opportunity Ahead
Household wealth includes homes, businesses, and investments expected to transfer over 10 and 50 years, adjusted for inflation.
$173
Billion
Wyoming Household Wealth
The state of Wyoming, as a whole, has over $173 billion dollars in household wealth.
$24
Billion
Wealth Transfer Over 10 Years
Over the next 10 years, nearly $24 billion dollars of household wealth will transfer generations.
$210
Billion
Wealth Transfer Over 50 Years
In the next 50 years, that number will reach over $210 billion dollars.
The Power of Endowment
How you can get involved
From starting conversations to planning your legacy, every step helps build a stronger future for Wyoming.
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1. Talk About It
Join us in this effort to help build the promise of “5 to Thrive.” When we all use the same language and share ideas, we ensure action. Research shows that the average person needs to hear a message seven times before they act.
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2. Participate
Whether you chose to create a community endowment fund at WYCF or support your community another way, get involved! If you don’t have a will, check out our partner FreeWill. Make your commitment, then start the conversation with your children, parents, grandparents, constituents, clients, or board members.
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3. Learn
Learn which types of gifts make the most sense for you to leave to charitable nonprofits in your community. Some assets– such as taxable assets – can offer advantages to the 95% you leave to your heirs (for example IRA, trusts, appreciated stocks, property etc.)
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4. Plan Your Impact
Work with a professional advisor to create a plan that meets your goal. YOU decide how you want to give, and WYCF can help make it happen. Use our FREE gift planning tools on our website, such as sample bequest language, gift illustrators or giving toolkits.
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5. Work with WYCF!
Schedule a Transfer of Wealth presentation with the Wyoming Community Foundation and contact WYCF for more tools or resources to uncover the giving option that works best for your goals.
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6. Contact Us Today
This is a call to action for all of us. Everyone, regardless of their means, can contribute to building a better Wyoming. Call us at 307-721-8300 or email us today!
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