Leave a legacy of care.
Help defend the right to health for generations to come.
A legacy gift to Doctors of the World USA is a powerful way to carry your values forward. By including Doctors of the World USA in your estate plans, you can help ensure that people facing conflict, displacement, poverty, and barriers to healthcare can continue to access care with dignity—today and for generations to come.
Your legacy can help make a healthier, more just world possible.
Ways to leave a legacy
There are several ways to include Doctors of the World USA in your estate plans. You may wish to discuss these options with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional.
Include Doctors of the World USA in your will
A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. You can leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, a particular asset, or what remains after providing for your loved ones.
A simple gift in your will can help support our mission long into the future.
Name Doctors of the World USA as a beneficiary
You can name Doctors of the World USA as a beneficiary of certain assets, including:
- Retirement accounts, such as an IRA or 401(k)
- Life insurance policies
- Bank or investment accounts that allow beneficiary designations
- Certain securities or other financial assets
This can often be done by updating the beneficiary designation directly with the financial institution or plan administrator.
Give what remains
A residuary gift allows you to leave all or a portion of what remains of your estate after other gifts, debts, and expenses have been addressed.
This can be a meaningful way to support Doctors of the World USA while prioritizing your family and loved ones.
Make a gift of a specific asset
You may choose to leave a particular asset—such as securities or other property—to Doctors of the World USA as part of your estate plan.
Your professional advisor can help you determine whether this approach is appropriate for your circumstances.
Planning your legacy is personal
Estate planning is about more than deciding what happens to your assets. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what matters most to you and the kind of future you want to help create.
For many of our supporters, that means believing that healthcare is a human right—and that no one should be denied care because of who they are, where they come from, or the circumstances they face.
A legacy gift can turn that belief into lasting action.
Already included Doctors of the World USA in your plans?
We are deeply grateful.
If you have already named Doctors of the World USA in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or another estate plan, we would be honored to know about your plans. Sharing this information with us can help us thank you properly and ensure that we understand and honor your intentions.
You can also contact us at donate@doctorsoftheworld.org with questions about legacy giving.
Suggested language for your will
If you are considering a bequest to Doctors of the World USA, the following language may be helpful to share with your attorney:
“I give, devise, and bequeath [the sum of $____ / ____% of my estate / the residue of my estate] to Doctors of the World USA, a nonprofit corporation located in New York, New York, for its general charitable purposes.”
Your attorney can adapt this language to your individual circumstances and estate plan.
We’re here to help
You don’t have to navigate legacy giving alone.
Our team can answer questions about making a legacy gift to Doctors of the World USA and provide information to help you have a conversation with your professional advisors.
Email: donate@doctorsoftheworld.org
Phone: 646-307-7584
Doctors of the World USA
250 Broadway, Floor 24
New York, NY 10007
Important information
Doctors of the World USA does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice. The information on this page is intended for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal, financial, or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional before making decisions about your estate or charitable giving.
Doctors of the World USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 35-242-6718.
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