Naming Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York as a beneficiary on your retirement account or life insurance policy is a simple and powerful way to support the lifesaving work of our organization without changing your will or living trust. Beneficiary designation gifts pass directly to GSNENY without going through the probate process and go right to work to help us build girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Retirement accounts
Some donors name GSNENY as a beneficiary of all or a specified percentage of their IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement plan.
Individuals who inherit retirement plan assets are usually required to pay income tax on them, so they're often considered among the best assets to leave to charity.
How to name GSNENY as a beneficiary on your retirement accounts
Ask your retirement plan administrator or financial institution for a change of beneficiary form. Please list us as:
Legal Name: Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Inc.
Address: 8 Mountainview Ave., Albany, NY 12205
Federal Tax ID #: 14-1438466
Notify us of your beneficiary designation
Please let us know when you’ve made a beneficiary designation for MSF so that we can thank you and include you in our Legacy Society.
Notify us of your intention.
Other ways to name GSNENY as a beneficiary
Bank and investment accounts & commercial annuities
You can leave a legacy by naming GSNENY as a Transfer-on-Death (TOD) or Payable-on-Death (POD) beneficiary on a bank or investment account, or a commercial annuity. Check with your financial institution to see if this option is available to you.
Life insurance policies
If you have a life insurance policy that is no longer needed for your family, designating GSNENY as a beneficiary is a simple way to support our work.