Legacy Giving at Unity of Las Vegas
“In Unity, we understand abundance as a spiritual principle and stewardship as a sacred responsibility. Legacy giving is one way we affirm faith in the future — supporting the continued unfolding of spiritual truth, service, and transformation for generations to come.”
— Unity Tradition
A Sacred Opportunity to Bless the Future
Legacy is a sacred word. It invites us to ask a meaningful question:
What will continue because I lived, loved, and served here?
For more than six decades, Unity of Las Vegas has been a spiritual home — a place of inspiration, healing, prayer, and transformation. Through spiritual education, affirmative prayer, community outreach, and loving fellowship, lives have been uplifted and awakened to Truth.
Legacy giving is a powerful expression of faith, gratitude, and spiritual stewardship. By including Unity of Las Vegas in your long-term plans, you help ensure that this ministry continues to serve present and future generations with love, wisdom, and compassion.
What Is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, allows you to make a meaningful long-term gift to Unity of Las Vegas through your estate or financial planning while honoring your personal values, spiritual intentions, and financial goals.
A legacy gift may take effect during your lifetime or in the future. Depending upon the type of gift and your individual circumstances, planned gifts may also offer meaningful tax or estate-planning benefits while creating a lasting spiritual impact.
We encourage you to consult with your attorney, accountant, financial planner, or tax advisor when considering a planned gift.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
Bequests
A bequest is a gift made through your will or living trust and is one of the simplest ways to leave a legacy.
You may choose to give:
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- Specific assets such as securities or real estate
- A portion of what remains after providing for your loved ones
Bequests are flexible and may generally be updated during your lifetime.
Sample Language for Your Attorney
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Unity of Las Vegas (Unity Church of the Desert), Federal Tax ID No. 88-0180051, [amount or percentage of my estate], to be used for its general charitable and religious purposes.”
If you wish to designate your gift for a particular ministry, program, or purpose, we encourage you to contact Unity of Las Vegas before finalizing your estate documents. This can help ensure that your wishes can be honored and your gift can be used as you intend.
Retirement Accounts & Beneficiary Designations
You may name Unity of Las Vegas as a primary or contingent beneficiary of:
- IRAs
- 401(k) or 403(b) plans
- Other retirement accounts
- Investment or financial accounts that permit beneficiary or transfer-on-death designations
This method may be simple to arrange and, depending upon your individual circumstances, can provide estate-planning or tax advantages.
Beneficiary designations are generally made directly with the financial institution or plan administrator.
Life Insurance Gifts
Life insurance policies may be used to create a legacy by:
- Naming Unity of Las Vegas as a beneficiary
- Naming Unity as a partial or contingent beneficiary
- Transferring ownership of an existing policy when appropriate
These gifts can create a meaningful future impact while allowing you to thoughtfully incorporate charitable giving into your overall financial and estate plans.
Charitable Trusts & Other Planned Gifts
Charitable trusts and other planned-giving arrangements may allow you to:
- Receive income during your lifetime
- Support loved ones
- Provide a future gift to Unity of Las Vegas
- Accomplish charitable and estate-planning goals together
Because these arrangements can have significant legal and tax implications, please consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor to explore the options appropriate for you.
Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Legacy gifts may also be made in honor or memory of a loved one, creating a lasting tribute that supports Unity’s mission.
A memorial gift can become a beautiful expression of gratitude for a life that touched yours while helping continue the spiritual work of Unity for others.
A Legacy of Any Size Matters
Legacy giving is not only for those with large estates.
A gift of any size can make a meaningful difference.
You may choose to remember Unity of Las Vegas with a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, particular assets, or a portion of what remains after you have first provided for the people and causes most important to you.
What matters most is not the size of the gift, but the love, faith, and intention behind it.
Every legacy becomes part of the continuing story of Unity of Las Vegas.
Why Legacy Giving Matters
Legacy gifts help:
- Sustain spiritual education and prayer ministries
- Strengthen long-term financial stability
- Build reserves and help protect the future of our ministry
- Expand outreach and community service
- Support music, programs, and spiritual enrichment
- Maintain and enhance our spiritual home
- Ensure Unity’s presence for future generations
Every gift, regardless of size, is a sacred investment in Truth, Love, and spiritual awakening.
Important Information for Estate Planning
Legal Name:
Unity of Las Vegas (Unity Church of the Desert)
Mailing Address:
Unity of Las Vegas
4165 Pinecrest Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Email: info@unitylasvegas.org
Telephone: 702.382.8688
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 88-0180051
Unity of Las Vegas is a tax-exempt religious organization. The tax treatment and deductibility of a particular legacy or planned gift depend upon the type of gift and the donor’s individual circumstances. Please consult your professional tax, financial, or legal advisor.
A Note of Guidance
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or tax advice.
We encourage you to consult with your attorney, accountant, financial planner, or tax advisor when making estate or financial plans.
Your professional advisors can help you determine which type of legacy gift best serves your family, financial circumstances, charitable intentions, and long-term goals.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about legacy giving, discuss a possible gift, or notify us that you have already included Unity of Las Vegas in your plans, please contact us.
There is no obligation, and conversations regarding your legacy intentions will be treated with care and confidentiality.
Unity of Las Vegas
Email: info@unitylasvegas.org
Telephone: 702.382.8688
Your Legacy Can Help Carry the Light Forward
Your generosity today supports our ministry now.
Your legacy can help ensure that the light of Unity continues shining for generations yet to come.
By remembering Unity of Las Vegas in your estate or long-term financial plans, you become part of a continuing spiritual legacy — helping future generations discover a place of prayer, possibility, belonging, transformation, and love.
Your generosity helps ensure that Unity of Las Vegas continues to be a beacon of spiritual truth and love for generations to come.
Interested in Leaving a Legacy?
Contact Us About Legacy Giving
Email: info@unitylasvegas.org
Phone: 702.382.8688