You can help create a safe, playful and more equitable future for children by leaving a gift to Right To Play in your estate plan or Will.

Leave a Legacy of Play

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has helped children around the world learn, heal, and thrive through the power of play. By including Right To Play in your estate plans, you can help ensure future generations of children have the opportunity to grow up safe, supported, and empowered.

How Ryan's Family is leaving a legacy of play

Ryan from Toronto reflects on his late mother's legacy gift in support of our programs. One of the programs it supported was Music For Social Change in Lebanon, which helped refugee children and kids living through homelessness or poverty to find their voices and rise above adversity

  • "My mother was an extraordinary philanthropist, and I feel it’s my responsibility to carry on her tradition of generosity," says Ryan. "She believed that philanthropy didn’t just change the lives of others — it gave your own life meaning.
  • "When children have the right equipment and the right coach, their lives move in a positive direction. Without that guidance, their love for music, sport, and connection can fade. But with it, we’re not just helping one child. We’re investing in a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
  • "I hope the children of the world can one day live in peace, just like John Lennon imagined. We live in a time when so much divides us, and kids are lost in social media and screens. I believe in the power of playful things like art, sport, and music to bring us back together."
Legacy Gifts - Ryan

Every small contribution helps. And if you’re ever hesitant about leaving a gift to a cause you care about, I would tell you: do it. Create your own legacy.

—Ryan from Toronto

Legacy giving allows you to choose a method and amount that is right for you, after you have taken care of your loved ones.

Include Right To Play in Your Will or Trust

One of the simplest ways to make a lasting impact is by including a gift to Right To Play in your will or living trust. You may choose to leave:

  • A specific dollar amount
  • A percentage of your estate
  • A specific asset
  • The remainder of your estate after other provisions are fulfilled

Name Right To Play as a Beneficiary

You can designate Right To Play as a beneficiary of:

  • Retirement accounts
  • Life insurance policies
  • Donor-advised funds
  • Brokerage accounts

These gifts are often easy to arrange and can usually be updated at any time.

Give Through Appreciated Assets

Some donors choose to make legacy gifts through appreciated securities or other assets, which may provide additional tax benefits.

Sample Bequest Language

We recommend sharing the following language with your attorney or advisor:

“I give to Right To Play USA, a nonprofit organization located at 26 Broadway, 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10004 Tax ID EIN/Tax ID Number 13-4045245 , the sum of ($_____ (or _____% of my estate) for its general charitable purposes.”

If you would like your gift designated for a specific purpose, we would be happy to discuss options with you.

Let Us Know About Your Plans

If you have already included Right To Play in your estate plans, or are considering doing so, we would love the opportunity to thank you and ensure we understand your wishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I benefit from making a legacy gift to Right To Play?

Choosing to make a legacy gift can reduce your estate taxes upon your passing, depending on the type of asset. It is a flexible way to support a cause you care about, and you can also make changes to your gift at any time.

Do I need to leave a minimum amount?

There is no minimum donation requirement when making a legacy gift. You can choose to donate an amount that is right for you and your loved ones.

Will my current income be affected if I make a legacy gift?

After you choose to leave a legacy gift to Right To Play, your current income will not be affected.

What kind of impact can I make by leaving a legacy gift?

By leaving a Legacy of Play, you can help support Right To Play programs in Canada and abroad, ensuring a generation of children and youth have access to opportunities that empower them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Can I leave a legacy gift to a specific area of Right To Play’s work?

Please contact [email protected] to leave a gift to a specific Right To Play project or country. Our team will be able to assist you in finding a project that is meaningful to you as well as ensure your designated gift does not fail upon transfer.

How do I make a bequest to Right To Play?

Get in touch with your lawyer or financial advisor to discuss updating your Will to include a gift to Right To Play. Your professional advisor can provide you with knowledgeable advice and recommendations on updating your Will. You can also consider speaking with your family to share your wishes.

To leave a Legacy of Play in your Will, reference Right To Play International and charitable registration number 888804218 RR0001.

Contact Information

To let us know you will be making a legacy gift to Right To Play please email:
Yasmin Ibrahm, Director of Individual Giving, USA

[email protected]- 646.649.8280

By Mail:
26 Broadway, Floor 3, New York, NY 10004

Legal Information

Legal Name: Sports Humanitarian Group
Tax ID/EIN: 13-4045245

Thank you for considering leaving a Legacy of Play in your Will to Right To Play. Your legacy gift can transform a generation of children and youth and help them unlock their full potential.

Disclaimer: Right To Play USA does not provide legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional when considering a planned gift.