Your compassion can shape the future.
For more than 100 years, The Midnight Mission has stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles, helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. Legacy gifts play a vital role in ensuring that this mission continues-today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Legacy gifts help secure the long-term strength and stability of The Midnight Mission. They ensure that-no matter what challenges arise-there will always be a safe place for people to turn for shelter, recovery, and a path forward.
These gifts:
For more than a century, transformational legacy gifts have fueled some of our most significant program developments. Your legacy can be part of that story.
There are many ways to support The Midnight Mission through a planned gift-many of which are simple to set up and offer meaningful tax benefits.
1. Gift in Your Will or Trust (Bequest)
Include The Midnight Mission in your will or trust with a gift of a specific amount, percentage, or estate residue.
2. IRA Charitable Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA-tax-free.
3. Beneficiary Designations
Name The Midnight Mission as a beneficiary of your:
This is one of the easiest ways to make a legacy gift-no attorney required.
4. Gifts of Assets
You can also leave a powerful legacy through non-cash assets, which may provide tax advantages:
We are happy to work with you and your advisors to explore these options.
When you include The Midnight Mission in your estate plans, you are invited to join the Legacy of Hope Circle-a special community of supporters helping to secure a future where compassion and opportunity endure.
If you have already included The Midnight Mission in your will, trust, or beneficiary plans-or if you intend to-please let us know. Your commitment can remain confidential, and you may choose to remain anonymous.
Contact Valerie Lord, Director of Advancement, at 213-624-9258 to join the Legacy of Hope Circle.
Here is suggested wording to share with your attorney or estate planner:
“I give to The Midnight Mission (Tax ID 95-1691293), located at 601 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, the sum of $_____ (or _____% of my estate, or the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Do I need to be wealthy to leave a legacy gift?
No. Legacy gifts of every size make a meaningful difference in our future.
Can I direct my legacy gift to a specific program?
Yes. You may designate your gift toward any Midnight Mission program or area of impact.
Can I remain anonymous?
Absolutely. We respect the wishes of donors who choose to give privately.
Do I need to notify The Midnight Mission if I include it in my plans?
You are not required to, but we encourage it so we can honor your wishes and thank you.
Let’s start a confidential conversation. There is no obligation-just information.
vlord@midnightmission.org | 📞 213-624-9258
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