Create Hope for Future Generations
By including the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in your will or estate plan, you can help ensure that future generations affected by OCD and related disorders have access to life-changing research, effective treatment, education, advocacy, and support.
A legacy gift costs nothing today, can be changed at any time, and allows you to make a lasting impact on a cause that matters to you.
August is Make-A-Will Month: If you don't yet have a will, there's no better time to create one using the tools below. If you already have a will or living trust, Make-A-Will Month is also a great opportunity to update your plans and consider including the IOCDF.
Why Your Legacy Matters
Your future gift will help the IOCDF:
- Advance groundbreaking OCD and related disorders research
- Expand access to evidence-based treatment
- Train more mental health professionals
- Provide education and resources for individuals and families
- Advocate for better awareness, access, and care
- Ensure no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone
How to Get Started
Including the IOCDF in your will or estate plan is easier than you may think.
Step 1: Create or update your will or estate plan
Whether you're creating your first will or updating an existing one, you can include the IOCDF as a beneficiary of your estate.
Step 2: Use Our Sample Bequest Language
You may share the following language with your attorney or use it when updating your estate plan:
I give to the International OCD Foundation, Inc., currently located at PO Box 961029, Boston, MA 02196, ______________ (insert specific dollar amount or percentage) in support of its full mission. Federal Tax Identification Number: 22-2894564.
Step 3: Let Us Know
Once you've included the IOCDF in your plans, please complete our Legacy Giving Declaration below so we can thank you and welcome you to the IOCDF Legacy Society.
Financial Advisors
If you have a more complicated estate, we suggest reaching out to a financial advisor to help determine the best options for you.
Will-Making Tools
It may seem daunting, but online will-making tools like FreeWill.com make it easier to support the causes you care about most. Get started today!
Other Ways to Leave Your Legacy
In addition to a will or living trust, you can support the IOCDF by naming us as a beneficiary of:
- Retirement accounts (401(k), IRA, 403(b), etc.)
- Life insurance policies
- Checking, savings, or brokerage accounts
- Commercial annuities
- Donor-advised funds (where applicable)
- Non-cash assets, including appreciated securities, stocks, bonds, or property
To get started, contact your financial institution or plan administrator and request a beneficiary designation form.
Legal Name: International OCD Foundation, Inc.
Address: PO Box 961029, Boston, MA 02196
Tax ID (EIN): 22-2894564
Looking for a Way to Give Today?
Tax-Smart Giving Through Your IRA
If you're age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to the IOCDF.
Benefits include:
- Transfer up to the annual IRS limit directly from your IRA.
- Your gift is excluded from your taxable income.
- Satisfy part or all of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), if applicable.
- Make an immediate impact for individuals and families affected by OCD.
To get started, contact your IRA administrator and request a direct charitable distribution to the International OCD Foundation.
Ready to include the IOCDF in your will or living trust?
When you include the IOCDF in your estate plans, you'll become a member of the IOCDF Legacy Society—a special community of supporters committed to ensuring that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone for generations to come.
Legacy Society members receive:
- A welcome letter and commemorative IOCDF Legacy Society lapel pin
- Exclusive updates alongside the quarterly OCD Newsletter
- Recognition in the IOCDF Annual Report (with the option to remain anonymous)
Already included the IOCDF in your estate plans?
Thank you! Please complete the Legacy Giving Declaration below so we can recognize your generosity, welcome you to the Legacy Society, and better understand your intentions.
We're Here to Help
Estate planning is personal, and every situation is unique. We'd be happy to answer questions or help you explore options without any obligation.
Why Estate Planning Benefits You and Your Loved Ones
A thoughtful estate plan provides peace of mind while protecting the people and causes you care about most:
- Provide for your family
A well-designed estate plan helps ensure your loved ones are cared for according to your wishes and may reduce the administrative burden on your family. - Support a cause you care about
Including charitable gifts in your estate plan allows you to leave a lasting legacy while helping build a future you believe in. - Potential tax benefits
Some planned gifts, including charitable bequests and Qualified Charitable Distributions, may provide income, capital gains, or estate tax advantages. We encourage you to consult your financial or legal advisor regarding your individual circumstances. - Ensure Peace of Mind
Creating a will and communicating your intentions with loved ones can ease the process of settling your estate and ensure that your wishes are honored.
We'd Love to Hear From You!
If you're considering a legacy gift or would simply like to learn more, please contact Kristen Lynch, Director of Development, at klynch@iocdf.org.