Something to think about! – Shirley Antes – Director of Emporia Community Foundation
I’ve got something for you to think about – “Keep 5 in Kansas”!
That’s right – “Keep 5 in Kansas”!
It’s a campaign. It’s an opportunity. It’s a way of leaving a legacy. It’s all of these things AND it’s something to think about.
Now more than ever, we have an opportunity to ensure our cities, towns and counties remain great places to live for future generations. The “Keep 5 in Kansas” campaign highlights the unprecedented transfer of wealth that will occur in the next 40 years as estates change hands from the Greatest Generation to the Baby Boomers, and then to their children and grandchildren. In Kansas, this transfer of wealth is estimated to be $79 billion by 2020. By 2064 it will increase to nearly $600 billion! For Lyon County alone this transfer of wealth equals $845 million by 2020 and by 2064 $6.5 billion.
So, how can we keep a portion of the transfer of wealth in Kansas and more importantly in our own communities? The “Keep 5 in Kansas” campaign asks every Kansan to consider designating a portion of their estate wealth – even 5% — by setting up an endowment through their local community foundation. By doing this, we could provide a permanent source of funding for local organizations and charitable causes that will greatly improve the lives of future generations.
So, think about what matters to you. What are the causes you care about? What would you do to make sure the things that matter to you today have a secure future, long after you’re gone? How can you help ensure that future generations will benefit from the wonderful resources we have in our community? There are many options for establishing an endowment and with a little planning, we can all make a difference for our communities, our families, our friends and our neighbors, forever.
Now that’s — Something to think about!
For more information, visit the “Keep 5 in Kansas” website at keepfiveinkansas.com or call the Emporia Community Foundation at 342-9304.
