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Planned Giving

Generations of Excellence

Creating a Legacy that Honors Seven Generations

Your legacy gift to Indigenia Foundation ensures that Indigenous wisdom, creativity, and innovation continue to flourish for seven generations and beyond. By including the foundation in your estate plans, you become part of an unbroken chain of support that empowers Indigenous communities through education, economic growth, cultural preservation, and health initiatives while honoring their heritage.

Ways to Leave Your Legacy

Our "Generations of Excellence" planned giving program draws from the Indigenous principle of considering the impact of our decisions on seven generations into the future. When you make a planned gift, you're not just supporting today's students—you're ensuring that Indigenous communities thrive across education, economic development, cultural preservation, and health initiatives for generations to come

Bequest Gifts

Include the Indigenia Foundation in your will or trust with gifts starting at $2,500. This is the most common and flexible way to create a lasting impact.

Economic Growth

Name the foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial accounts. This simple update can create significant impact with minimal paperwork.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Receive fixed payments for life while supporting Indigenous education. Minimum gift of $10,000 provides you with reliable income and a charitable tax deduction.

Memorial & Honor Gifts

Create tribute gifts in memory of loved ones or to honor someone special. These meaningful gifts celebrate life while supporting future generations.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Receive income for life while providing a future gift to the foundation. Ideal for appreciated assets and larger gifts starting at $50,000.

Real Estate Gifts

Donate land, buildings, or property (minimum $25,000 value). We handle the complexity while you receive tax benefits and support Indigenous studen

Cultural Asset Donations

With appropriate cultural protocols, donate art, artifacts, or cultural items. All donations are reviewed by our cultural advisory committee to ensure proper stewardship.

Join the Seven Generations Circle

When you commit to a planned gift, you become a member of our Seven Generations Circle—a special recognition society that honors your commitment to Indigenous education and cultural preservation.

Benefits

  • Annual Recognition Ceremony during Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Commemorative Gift featuring original Indigenous artwork
  • Exclusive Cultural Events and performances
  • Program Impact Updates showing the comprehensive reach of your gift across education, economic development, cultural initiatives, and health programs
  • Mentorship Opportunities with program participants and community leaders
  • Legacy Wall Recognition both digital and physical

Your membership in the Seven Generations Circle connects you with a community of visionaries who understand that true wealth is measured not by what we accumulate, but by what we pass on to strengthen Indigenous communities across education, economic development, cultural preservation, and health.

Sample Bequest Language

To include the Indigenia Foundation in your will, you can use this simple language:

"I give, devise, and bequeath to Indigenia Foundation, a New Mexico nonprofit corporation (Federal Tax ID: 33-2401957), [specific dollar amount/percentage/residuary] of my estate to be used for its general charitable purposes [or for education, economic growth, cultural preservation, and health programs]." We recommend consulting with your attorney to ensure the language fits your specific situation and estate planning goals.

Tax Benefits and Considerations

All gifts to Indigenia Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Planned gifts often provide significant tax advantages:

  • Estate Tax Reduction through charitable deductions
  • Income Tax Benefits for certain gift types
  • Capital Gains Tax Avoidance when donating appreciated assets
  • IRA Charitable Distributions for donors 70½ and older (up to $100,000 annually)

We recommend consulting with your tax advisor to understand the specific benefits for your situation.

Schedule a Call or Meeting

Our planned giving specialist will meet with you at your convenience to discuss your goals and explore options that work for your situation.

Email: legacy@indigenia.com
Phone: (505) 216-2234

Mailing Address: 
Indigenia Foundation
150 Washington Ave., Suite 201
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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