Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy of Access

By including the George Pocock Rowing Foundation in your will or estate plans, you ensure that every young person has the chance to experience the life-changing sport of rowing for generations to come.

Your legacy gift helps us break down financial, cultural, and systemic barriers—building a more inclusive rowing community where all kids can find their team, grow their confidence, and thrive in life.

WHY PLANNED GIVING MATTERS:

Your support today changes lives now. A legacy gift ensures that impact continues long into the future. Through our programs, young people across the Pacific Northwest are gaining access to safe spaces, trusted mentors, and the confidence that comes from being part of a team.

A planned gift means:

  • More scholarships for kids who can’t afford to row.

  • More free summer camps that introduce girls to rowing and belonging.

  • More schools reached through ERG ED®, sparking a lifelong love of movement.

  • More youth rowers who stay in the sport because they feel seen, supported, and valued.


WAYS TO GIVE:

Planned gifts can be simple to set up and flexible for your unique circumstances:

  • Bequests in your will or trust: A straightforward way to leave a percentage of your estate or a specific amount to the GPRF.

  • Beneficiary designation: Add the GPRF as a beneficiary to your retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank account—often with just a few forms.

  • Other options: Charitable gift annuities, trusts, and more—our team can help you explore the best fit.

When you make a legacy gift, you become part of a community of changemakers who believe every kid deserves a team.

If you’re ready to start a conversation about legacy giving, contact cameron@pocockfoundation.org

If you’ve already included GPRF in your will or trust, thank you for your incredible commitment. Please share your plans with us so we can adequately express our gratitude and keep you connected to the impact you’re making.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our team is here to help. If you don't find the answers to your questions below, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Our Tax ID (EIN) is 91-1276445

  • A planned gift (also called a legacy gift or bequest) is a donation you arrange to make in the future—often through your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. It’s a meaningful way to ensure your values live on and continue to impact future generations.

  • Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact—often larger than you might have been able to make during your lifetime. They can help sustain programs you care about, like opening access to rowing for youth, while potentially offering tax advantages for you and your loved ones.

  • Not at all. Many planned gifts are modest in size but deeply meaningful. Even a small percentage of your estate or a portion of a retirement account can make a lasting difference for the next generation of rowers.

  • Common options include:

    • Bequest in your will or trust (a specific amount, percentage, or asset)

    • Beneficiary designation on a retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy

    • Gift of stock, property, or other assets

    • A charitable trust or annuity that provides income during your lifetime

    Your financial or legal advisor can help determine what’s best for your situation.

  • It’s as simple as adding one sentence:

    “I give to the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: [insert number]), located in Seattle, Washington, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

    Your attorney can help ensure the language fits your estate plan.

  • Yes! You may direct your gift to a specific area that’s meaningful to you—such as Camp Lucy, ERG ED®, or Regional Scholarships—or allow it to be used where it’s needed most.

  • Absolutely. Your legacy gift intentions are revocable—you can adjust your will or beneficiary designations at any time if your circumstances or priorities change.

  • Yes. Donors who include the GPRF in their estate plans are invited to join our Legacy Circle, a community of supporters who believe in creating opportunity for generations to come. You may choose to be recognized publicly or remain anonymous.

  • We encourage you to let us know—confidentially—so we can thank you, ensure your wishes are honored, and welcome you into our Legacy Circle. Sharing your plans also helps us plan for the future.