Create a Legacy That Changes Lives

A legacy gift is a meaningful way to support Chrysalis beyond your lifetime. By planning a future gift, you help ensure that individuals overcoming barriers to employment can continue to access jobs, support, and stability for years to come. Legacy giving is for anyone who wants to make a lasting impact, regardless of gift size.

There are several simple ways to include Chrysalis in your plans: 

Bequests

A bequest is a gift made through your will or living trust. It allows you to support Chrysalis while continuing to meet your personal and family priorities.

You can structure your gift in a way that works best for you, whether as a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of what remains after other commitments are fulfilled. All bequests are flexible and can be updated as your life and priorities change. 

Beneficiary Designation

Another simple way to leave a legacy is by naming Chrysalis as a beneficiary of certain financial accounts. This option does not require changes to your will or trust and can often be completed by filling out a short form.

You can designate Chrysalis as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, life insurance policies, bank accounts, or annuities. 

IRA Rollover

A tax-smart way for supporters age 70½ and older to make an impact at Chrysalis.

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD), also known as an IRA charitable rollover, allows you to give directly from your IRA to a qualified charity like Chrysalis. You can give up to $111,000 per year as an individual or $222,000 as a married couple in 2026 without paying income taxes on the distribution. Your gift may also count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

Why consider an IRA gift?

  • See your impact in real time by putting your gift to work today
  • Satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution if applicable
  • Avoid income taxes on the distribution, even if you do not itemize deductions
  • Potentially lower your taxable income, which may reduce Medicare premiums and the taxable portion of Social Security 

Because financial institutions sometimes do not include donor information with these gifts, please let us know if you plan to make a distribution so we can properly acknowledge and thank you. 

A Simple Way to Make a Lasting Impact

Legacy gifts provide long-term stability for Chrysalis, helping ensure our programs can continue to serve the community well into the future. Your gift reflects your values and your belief in the power of opportunity and transformation.

Let’s Get Started and Stay Connected

If you have included Chrysalis in your plans, or if you would like to learn more about your options, we would be honored to connect with you. Please contact Vice President, Development and Communications John Sonego at (310) 401-9380 or John.Sonego@changelives.org.