For your long-term philanthropic goals, there are many planned and deferred gift options to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin that you might want to consider. By remembering us in your will or estate plans, you help make sure that we can provide a “home away from home” for future generations of guest families.

There are many forms of planned gifts. Often a planned gift can help you make a more significant gift than you might have otherwise imagined -- without sacrificing income or security for your own family.

• A bequest in your will or living trust lets you take care of loved ones first and make a remarkable difference in the lives of others.
• Naming us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan can help your heirs avoid double taxation while sharing your generosity with our families as well.
• The gift of life insurance transforms a modest investment into a much larger benefit both for you and for the families we seek to serve.

Sample Bequest Language

I give to, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc., a

not-for-profit organization located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (the sum of ___________dollars) or (a specific asset) or (_________% of the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general purposes.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss these matters with you, your family, legal counsel or professional estate advisor. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, inc. is a tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and donations are tax deductible according to the limits of the law.

Our legacy society, Quilts of Love, was recently created to honor the commitment of those individuals who have named Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. as a beneficiary of their will or estate plan or have planned a life income gift. The generosity from our members will ensure we will be able to provide a home-away-from-home for families with hospitalized children for as long as they need and for years to come.

Unique to our Ronald McDonald House in Milwaukee, hand-made quilts have adorned the beds in every guest room since we opened our doors in 1984 offering warmth and comfort to all of our children and families.

We invite you to become a charter member of Quilts of Love by completing the Letter of Intent. Your gift will make a difference—whatever its size.  We truly appreciate your thoughtful generosity and commitment to the future of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin!

For Advisors:

501 (c)(3) Determination Letter

If you would like to review a copy of our 990 Tax Return, please contact

Jerry Ryack at 414/475-6316 or visit www.Guidestar.org.

Pease contact Jerry Ryack at 414/475-6316 or gryack@rmhcmilwaukee.org to let us know when you have made plans for such a gift. We would love the opportunity to thank you for your generous act. We are happy to honor your wishes regarding anonymity.

The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For legal or tax advice, please consult an attorney.