The Countryside YMCA has a proud history of generous donors creating endowments to help fund its mission. An endowment is a gift that keeps on giving – the gift is retained and invested, and the earnings support the donor’s interests in perpetuity. The impact of Countryside Y’s endowment program creates a legacy that supports your Y’s mission, provides a stable source of revenue for Y initiatives, and makes the Y accessible to more people by providing financial assistance opportunities to those in our community.

Earl Edmonds smiles while participating in a race at Countryside YMCA on the bike trail.

“As a retired teacher, high school basketball coach, and school principal, I have seen the benefits of young people staying fit and taking care of their health. With this in mind, I want…read more

Earl Edmonds
Mary Kaufman with a few of her family members.

“There are a lot of wonderful organizations in Warren County but I joined Countryside Y’s Heritage Club in honor of my parents, George & Lois Henkle. My father was one of the founders of …read more

Mary Kaufman
Spence Cropper and Amy Miniard smiling for a picture together.

Spence Cropper and Amy Miniard have generously invested in Countryside Y’s endowment program to honor their late parents, Robert & Mary Jo Cropper. Robert & Mary Jo …read more

Through a planned donation to the Heritage Club Endowment Program, you will have the distinct ability to benefit the future of the Y.  Donations can be made through your will, as an outright gift, or via a property. Depending on the specifics of your donation, you may also benefit right now by experiencing:

  • Savings on income tax through charitable deduction for the value of the gift
  • Avoidance of capital gains tax on contributions of certain kinds of property that have increased in value over time
  • Income for life, for a donor and/or other beneficiaries
  • The possibility of increased spendable income
  • Elimination of federal estate tax on the value of a gift passing to the YMCA upon the donor’s death
  • Reduced estate settlement costs
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Why do I need a Will?

Ease for Loved Ones: Offer your family clarity and reduce complications by detailing how your estate should be managed.

Legacy with Countryside YMCA: Create a meaningful legacy with the Y for generation in Warren County.

Already Planned to Give to the Y

We want to say thank you for considering our work at the Y as a part of your legacy. And document what you are most passionate about so that we can properly honor your wishes. Let us know by emailing allie.andriacco@ymcastaff.org

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Endowment and Planned Giving are incredibly impactful and give donors a wonderful way to leave a legacy for generations into the future. Let us be apart of your legacy.

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1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036
Email: allie.andriacco@ymcastaff.org
Phone: 513-932-1424 ext 129

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