Many people volunteer regularly and give financially to our organization. When they’re gone, their support is sorely missed. By leaving a legacy through a gift in your will or estate plan, you help ensure this organization will continue to be here for children.

Your financial or legal advisor can help you arrange your will, or you can contact:


By leaving a legacy, you can make a difference in the lives that follow.

A bequest can be for a specific purpose or be unrestricted. Unrestricted bequests are especially welcome, as the needs of the organization and the children can change over time. If a specific purpose is stated, we suggest you allow alternative uses as in the example below.

Information about CASA of Sedgwick County.

Mission: To ensure that children have safe, permanent and nurturing homes.

Official Name: CASA of Sedgwick County.

Tax Exempt Status: CASA of Sedgwick County, is organized as a Kansas, not-for-profit corporation. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized the tax exempt status of the organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Copies of the determination letter can be provided upon request.

Gifts to CASA of Sedgwick County: Contributions may be made to the agency during the donor’s lifetime or at death.

Lifetime gifts are charitable contributions eligible for a deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(a) of the Code. Bequests, legacies, or other transfers at death to or for the use of CASA of Sedgwick County are deductible from the gross estate of the decedent for estate tax purposes under Sections 1055(a) and 210(a)(2).

Gifts may include: gifts by will, gifts of cash, securities, personal property, real estate, charitable trusts.

Please address all gifts and inquiries to:
A. Marie Carroll - Executive Director
CASA of Sedgwick County
807 N. Waco, Suite 23
Wichita, Kansas 67203

If you are considering a bequest to CASA of Sedgwick County, your attorney may find the following information and sample bequest clauses helpful. This information is not intended to serve as legal advice for you, but merely serves as examples of clauses that can be used under a variety of situations. For any legal advice, please seek counsel from your attorney.

Unrestricted Bequest: I give and bequeath to CASA of Sedgwick County, located in Wichita, Kansas, the sum of $_____ for its general purposes.

Gift for Restricted Purpose: I give and bequeath to CASA of Sedgwick County, located in Wichita, Kansas, the sum of $_____, the net income from which sum shall be used for __________. If at any time, in the opinion of the organization’s Board of Directors, it becomes impossible or impractical to use this bequest for such purposes, then the income or principal, or both, may be used for such other purposes as shall most nearly accomplish my wishes.

Specific Bequest: I bequeath my collection of artwork consisting of _____ to CASA of Sedgwick County, located in Wichita, Kansas, for its general purposes.

Gift of Residue of Estate: I give and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to CASA of Sedgwick County, located in Wichita, Kansas, for its general purposes.

Contingent Bequest: I give and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to my wife _____, if she survives me. If my wife does not survive me, I give and bequeath my residuary estate to CASA of Sedgwick County, located in Wichita, Kansas, for its general purposes.

You should consult your attorney concerning the best way to make a charitable bequest in your will.

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CASA of Sedgwick County
807 N. Waco, Suite 23
Wichita KS 67203
phone: 316-866-2920   |   fax: 316-866-2923