How a Bequest to JFLA Can Create a Lasting Impact

A bequest made to JFLA is one of the simplest and easiest ways to support JFLA today while ensuring that you can make an impact well into the future. Because JFLA works by offering zero-interest, zero fee loans, your gift has the potential to make an impact again and again as loans are repaid and new loans are made.

Why should someone make a bequest gift? There are many reasons, and each person’s motivation is different. Most people do it because they believe strongly in an organization’s mission and want to support it beyond their own lifetime. Others may not be in a position to make a sizable gift today but can make a meaningful contribution through their estate.

Giving through a bequest is more popular than ever. According to Giving USA, bequest giving rose 20% from 2024 to 2025, making up over $62 billion in charitable giving last year. There is a common misconception that you must be wealthy or at a later stage in life to make a bequest. According to bequests.com, 53% of donors will commit their first planned gift when writing their first will. And the average age of those writing their first will? Just 43 years old. Planning for a bequest can begin much earlier than many people might think.

It isn’t a surprise that bequest giving is so popular because it is incredibly simple to make a bequest. We strongly encourage that you consult your attorney or estate planning professional when creating or updating your will.

If you would like to learn more about how you can support JFLA through a bequest gift, including giving us notice of a planned gift that you have already made, please reach out to Jamie Farr, Director of Advancement, at jamie@jfla.org or complete this form and someone from our Development staff will reach out to you.

Knowing your plans today helps JFLA plan for the future and gives us the opportunity to understand and honor your intentions.