Legacy Builder Society

Planned gifts allow generous individuals to make meaningful gifts they never thought possible. Members of the Legacy Builder Society have created a lasting impact for families and individuals throughout the Black Hills!
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Do you hope for a community with healthier kids, great academics, stronger neighborhoods and affordable homeownership opportunities for families and individuals? A planned gift makes an impact that creates a legacy of empowerment.

Your planned gift to Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity will build lasting value in all of these areas and beyond. Habitat homeowners are strong, stable and self-reliant, and they pass on these traits to their children and grandchildren.

Society Members Receive:

  • A continuation of your important support to help provide decent and affordable homes
  • Recognition of membership on our website
  • Invitation to events
  • Progress updates
  • Personal tour of projects

Legacy Builder Society Members:

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity recognizes those who have become members of the Legacy Builder Society as of November 2023. Through their legacy giving, Habitat’s ability to continue to help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter is ensured.

  • Larry & Constance Dahlstrom
  • Scott & Ceri Engmann
  • Martin “Marty” Gardner
  • Charles Mickel
  • Lois & Charles Rose
  • Ann Schaefers
  • Richard & Marlene Tobias

What legacy will you build? 

Bequest

Make a bequest by having an attorney or advisor include this language in your will or trust:

I give, devise and bequeath to Black Hills  Area Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit corporation located at 610 E. Omaha St, Rapid City, SD 57701 Tax ID:#46-0410933

  • __% of my estate.
  • The sum of $___.
  • __% of the residue of my estate as an unrestricted gift.

Retirement Assets

IRA and 401k may be heavily taxed when inherited. Instead, ask your account custodian for a beneficiary designation form to name Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity.

Life Insurance

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity can be named as the sole, partial, or contingent beneficiary of a policy. This may translate into a large gift (and tax deduction) with little cost to you.

Investment Assets

Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds may provide significant tax advantages and can be given in your will.

Real Estate

Bequeathing a home or land supports our mission and may provide excellent tax benefits.

If you would like to be recognized as a member, please contact Kenzie at 605-348-9196 or email legacy@blackhillshabitat.org