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Planned Giving

Create a lasting legacy that keeps challenge, connection, and discovery alive for generations.

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A Legacy that Lights the Way

We invite you to join the Kurt Hahn Society—a community of visionary supporters who believe in the transformative power of Outward Bound and are committed to sustaining that impact for generations to come.

Named for Outward Bound’s founder, Kurt Hahn, this society honors those who include Hurricane Island Outward Bound in their estate plans. Through a planned gift, you help ensure that people of all ages can discover resilience, compassion, leadership, and connection through challenge.

A legacy gift extends your values into the future. It reflects a belief that challenge builds character and that shared experience shapes lives long after a course ends.

Including HIOBS in your will or estate plan allows you to create a lasting impact while maintaining flexibility during your lifetime. Many planned giving options can also offer potential tax benefits and be tailored to your personal goals.

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Ways to Give

There are several thoughtful ways to create a legacy gift, including:

  • Bequests through your will or trust

  • Beneficiary designations for retirement accounts or life insurance policies

  • Charitable trusts

  • IRA charitable rollovers

Each option offers different advantages, and we are happy to help you explore what aligns best with your intentions.

If you have already included Hurricane Island Outward Bound in your estate plans—or would like to learn more about planned giving—we would be honored to speak with you. Please contact our Development Team at [email protected] or (207) 706-5057.

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Explore Your Legacy Giving Options

Learn more about the different ways you can include Hurricane Island Outward Bound in your estate plans and create a lasting impact.

Including a Gift in Your Will

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Adding a provision to your will or trust is a simple way to make a legacy gift. After taking care of loved ones, you can designate a percentage of your estate or a specific sum. A bequest may reduce estate tax, and it also gives you flexibility. No other planned gift is as simple to make or as easy to modify as your life circumstances change.

In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. Below is an example of wording to help you structure your intention.

Sample Language for Your Will

“I give to Hurricane Island Outward Bound School of PO Box 800, Camden, ME  04841, Tax ID 04-6089174, or to its successor thereto, ______________ [specific sum or percentage of the estate or description of property]. This gift should be used for _____________ [state general purpose such as operations, endowment or capital needs].”

If you wish to add a gift to HIOBS in your existing will or trust, please contact the attorney who drafted the document and request a simple amendment or addendum.

Contact Us

We welcome a conversation with you about how you can leave a legacy at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. Please contact our Development Team at [email protected] or (207) 706-5057.

Please note that HIOBS cannot provide legal, tax or financial advice. We recommend you contact your attorney or other professional advisors when considering changes to your estate plan.

Naming HIOBS in Your Assets

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Not everyone wants to commit to making a gift in their will or estate plan. Some people prefer the increased flexibility that a beneficiary designation provides.

It is very simple to name Hurricane Island Outward Bound School as a beneficiary. Start by requesting a change-of-beneficiary form from your policy administrator or download the form from your provider’s website. Make your desired changes and return the form to establish your gift.

Use this information to make your designation:

  • Legal Name: Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
  • Address: PO Box 800, Camden, ME  04841
  • Federal Tax ID Number: 04-6089174

Retirement Plan

You can name Hurricane Island Outward Bound School as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or another retirement plan, while reserving more favorably taxed assets for your heirs.

Life Insurance

By naming Hurricane Island Outward Bound School as a beneficiary, you can turn a life insurance policy into a significant contribution. Estate tax benefits may apply.

Donor-Advised Fund 

If you have a donor-advised fund, you may be able to name Hurricane Island Outward Bound School as a beneficiary to receive a percentage of the remaining fund balance after your lifetime.

You can also name Hurricane Island Outward Bound School as a beneficiary of the following assets:

  • Commercial Annuities
  • Bank Accounts
  • Certificates of Deposit
  • Brokerage Accounts

Contact Us

We welcome a conversation with you about how you can leave a legacy at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. Please contact our Development Team at [email protected] or (207) 706-5057.

Please note that HIOBS cannot provide legal, tax or financial advice. We recommend you contact your attorney or other professional advisors when considering changes to your estate plan.

Other Solutions for Assets & Gifts

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If you have built a sizable estate, making a legacy gift through a Charitable Trust may allow you to give more than you thought possible. A Charitable Trust can help you make the most of your existing assets and resources, while also providing tangible financial benefits for you and your family – today and in the future.

Charitable Remainder Trust

You can make a gift of assets to a charitable remainder trust and receive income for yourself and/or loved ones in return. The remaining assets would go to Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS).

Savings in income and capital gains tax may result. Contact your estate planning advisor for more information.

Charitable Lead Trust

By establishing a charitable lead trust you can provide income for HIOBS for a period of time, with the balance passing to your heirs.

This gift allows you to create an impact at HIOBS now. Contact your estate planning advisor for more information.

Contact Us

We welcome a conversation with you about how you can leave a legacy at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. Please contact our Development Team at [email protected] or (207) 706-5057.

Please note that HIOBS cannot provide legal, tax or financial advice. We recommend you contact your attorney or other professional advisors when considering changes to your estate plan.
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