At AQUME Foundation, we believe philanthropy is more than giving—it is an act of love, liberation, and lasting community investment. Planned giving offers you an opportunity to extend your values beyond your lifetime, helping ensure that future generations have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
As a grassroots, Black-founded, Black-led, and Black-serving community foundation, AQUME Foundation is committed to advancing economic justice, strengthening communities of color, and building a more equitable future. Through planned giving, you can become part of this enduring mission.
Planned giving allows you to thoughtfully incorporate charitable contributions into your financial, estate, and legacy plans. Whether you are preparing your will, updating your estate plan, or considering how your assets can make a lasting difference, you can create a legacy that reflects what matters most to you.
Planned gifts can provide meaningful support for AQUME Foundation’s mission for years—and even generations—to come.
Because Black philanthropy matters. And our communities deserve to inherit opportunity.
For too long, communities of color have experienced barriers to wealth accumulation, philanthropic investment, and access to the resources needed to build lasting economic security. AQUME Foundation exists to help change that narrative by centering the Black experience, investing in community-led solutions, and advancing economic justice.
When you include AQUME Foundation in your legacy plans, you help sustain a future where:
Resources remain available to support community priorities and locally driven solutions.
Your generosity helps address systemic barriers to wealth, opportunity, and financial security.
Future generations of entrepreneurs and small-business owners can access resources that support their growth.
Your legacy helps build stronger foundations for families and communities.
Your gift helps strengthen a culture of giving that recognizes the power, leadership, and generosity of Black communities.
There is no single way to make a planned gift. Your legacy can reflect your financial circumstances, personal values, and vision for the future.
Include AQUME Foundation in your will or revocable living trust through a specific gift, a percentage of your estate, or a gift of the remaining assets after other obligations are fulfilled.
Name AQUME Foundation as a beneficiary, or partial beneficiary, of eligible retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial assets, where permitted.
Explore donating eligible appreciated assets, such as publicly traded securities, as a way to support AQUME Foundation’s mission.
Work with your estate planning attorney and financial or tax professionals to explore charitable giving strategies that align with your goals, family needs, and long-term plans.
Each planned gift is unique. We encourage you to consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals to determine the approach that is right for you.
Your Legacy. Our Collective Future.
Planned giving is an opportunity to make your values last. It is a way to say that economic justice matters, that Black communities deserve investment, and that the work of building a more equitable future must continue long after we are gone.
Your gift can help AQUME Foundation sustain community-centered philanthropy, invest in future generations, and support transformative initiatives that strengthen communities of color.
We would be honored to learn what inspires your generosity and discuss how a planned gift could support AQUME Foundation’s mission.
Whether you are ready to include AQUME Foundation in your estate plans or simply want to learn more, we welcome the conversation.
Explore Planned Giving
Contact AQUME Foundation today at giving@aqumefoundation.org
Please notify AQUME Foundation if you have included us in your estate plans. Notification is completely voluntary and does not create a binding commitment. This website provides general educational information and is not legal, financial, or tax advice.
