The Jack Younger Legacy Circle

Honor your values. Care for families. Ensure life-changing medical care continues for generations.

By including the Hospital de la Familia Foundation in your estate plans, you can extend the compassion and commitment you have shown throughout your life—ensuring that high-quality medical care remains accessible to families in rural Guatemala for generations to come.

A legacy gift is a powerful expression of your belief in dignity, health, and opportunity for all. Through the Jack Younger Legacy Circle, your generosity helps safeguard the future of Hospital de la Familia and the communities it serves.

Why legacy giving matters

Legacy giving allows you to support the causes you care deeply about while maintaining flexibility and control over your financial resources during your lifetime. A planned gift costs nothing today, yet it can have a profound and lasting impact tomorrow.
Through your legacy gift, you help ensure that Hospital de la Familia continues to deliver life-changing medical care—regardless of a family’s ability to pay—well into the future.

Honoring the Legacy of Jack Younger

The Jack Younger Legacy Circle is named in honor of our co-founder, Jack Younger, whose vision, courage, and compassion gave rise to Hospital de la Familia.

In 1973, Jack landed a small plane in Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala—never imagining that this visit would become his life’s work. At age 59, he began raising funds, hiring local builders, and mobilizing friends and supporters to construct what would become Hospital de la Familia. When the Hospital officially opened on February 8, 1976, it stood as a testament to what one person’s commitment to service can achieve.

Jack remained actively involved in the Hospital and Foundation for decades, earning Guatemala’s highest humanitarian honor and recognition from both the Guatemalan and U.S. governments. His legacy lives on in every patient served—and in every donor who chooses to carry his vision forward.

What Is the Jack Younger Legacy Circle?

The Jack Younger Legacy Circle recognizes individuals who have made a planned gift to the Hospital de la Familia Foundation through their estate or long-term financial plans.

When you notify us that you have included HdlFF in your will, trust, or beneficiary designation, we are honored to welcome you into this recognition circle—a community of supporters who share a deep commitment to long-term impact.

Legacy Circle Recognition May Include:

  • Recognition as a member of the Jack Younger Legacy Circle (unless you prefer anonymity)
  • Invitations to special Foundation updates and events
  • The satisfaction of knowing your values will live on through life-changing care

Planned Giving Options & Bequest Language

Ways to Create Your Legacy

There are many planned giving options that allow you to support
Hospital de la Familia Foundation while maintaining flexibility and financial security.

A bequest is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to leave a legacy. You retain full control of your assets during your lifetime and can change your plans if your circumstances evolve.

You can name Hospital de la Familia Foundation as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial assets—often with minimal paperwork.

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make tax-efficient gifts directly from your IRA.

Support HdlFF while providing income for yourself or your loved ones through arrangements such as charitable gift annuities or trusts.

Provide annual support to Hospital de la Familia Foundation for a period of time, then pass remaining assets to your heirs at reduced tax cost.

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The following language is provided to assist you and your attorney when drafting your estate documents. As always, we encourage you to consult your legal and financial advisors.

Correct Legal Name and Address

“Hospital de la Familia Foundation, P.O. Box 12981, Berkeley, CA 94712,
a United States nonprofit corporation, or its successor,
Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-2452906.”

General Bequest

“I give to Hospital de la Familia Foundation, P.O. Box 12981, Berkeley, CA 94712, a United States nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 94-2452906, the sum of $_____.”

Specific Bequest

“I give to Hospital de la Familia Foundation, P.O. Box 12981, Berkeley, CA 94712, a United States nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 94-2452906, [description of property].”

Residuary Bequest

“I give to Hospital de la Familia Foundation, P.O. Box 12981, Berkeley, CA 94712, a United States nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 94-2452906, all [or a portion] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate.”

Contingent Bequest

“If [primary beneficiary] does not survive me, then I give to Hospital de la Familia Foundation, P.O. Box 12981, Berkeley, CA 94712, a United States nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 94-2452906, [amount, property, or percentage].”

Let Us Know About Your Gift

While there is no obligation to notify us of your plans, letting us know about your legacy gift allows us to thank you, ensure your intentions are honored, and welcome you into the Jack Younger Legacy Circle.

All conversations are confidential, and we are happy to work with you and your advisors.

FAQ

Not always. Some legacy gifts—such as naming Hospital de la Familia Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy—can often be completed with a simple form. For gifts through a will or trust, we recommend working with an attorney to ensure your wishes are properly documented.

Yes. We respect your privacy and will honor your preference to remain anonymous. While we appreciate being notified of your plans so we can ensure your intentions are fulfilled, recognition is always optional.

In most cases, no. Many planned gifts are structured to take effect in the future and do not impact your current income or financial security.

Yes. Gifts made through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation can typically be updated at any time if your circumstances or priorities change.

Legacy gifts help ensure the long-term sustainability of Hospital de la Familia Foundation, supporting the delivery of life-changing medical care to families in rural Guatemala—now and for generations to come.

We welcome confidential conversations and are happy to work with you and your advisors. Please contact us at rodrigobarillas@hdlff.org.

Additional Questions for Donors and Advisors

Hospital de la Familia Foundation is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Gifts made to the Foundation may be eligible for federal estate tax and income tax charitable deductions, subject to applicable laws and individual circumstances.

Yes. Bequests and other qualified planned gifts to a 501(c)(3) organization such as Hospital de la Familia Foundation are generally excluded from the taxable estate, which may reduce or eliminate federal estate taxes.

Donors often use appreciated securities, retirement assets (such as IRAs), life insurance policies, or donor-advised fund residuals as part of a tax-efficient legacy plan. Retirement assets, in particular, can be a highly effective way to support charitable causes while preserving other assets for heirs.

Yes. Donors age 70½ or older may be eligible to make tax-free Qualified Charitable Distributions directly from an IRA to Hospital de la Familia Foundation, satisfying required minimum distributions while reducing taxable income.

Yes. Certain planned gifts—such as charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts—can provide income to you or your beneficiaries while supporting the Foundation in the future. These arrangements may also offer partial tax deductions at the time the gift is established.

No. While we are happy to discuss giving options and share general information, we encourage donors to consult their legal, tax, and financial advisors to determine the best approach based on their personal circumstances.

This information is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice.