Make an Impact Beyond Your Lifetime

A legacy gift can help ACPA:

  • Advance education and professional development for the next generation of cleft and craniofacial professionals
  • Support research that improves understanding and treatment of cleft and craniofacial conditions
  • Promote collaboration and the sharing of knowledge across disciplines
  • Support advocacy and initiatives that elevate the voices and experiences of patients and families
  • Ensure that ACPA remains a trusted resource for the cleft and craniofacial community for years to come

A Simple Way to Leave a Legacy

One of the simplest ways to make a legacy gift is through a bequest in your will or trust. You may choose to leave:

  • A specific dollar amount
  • A percentage of your estate
  • The remainder of your estate after other beneficiaries have been provided for
  • A gift contingent upon certain circumstances

You can also designate ACPA as a beneficiary of certain retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial accounts.

A legacy gift does not have to change your current giving or affect your ability to use your assets during your lifetime. You can work with your attorney or financial advisor to determine what type of gift is right for you and your family.

Suggested Bequest Language

If you are considering including ACPA in your will or trust, the following language may be helpful to share with your attorney:

“I give, devise, and bequeath [the sum of $____ / ____% of my estate / the residue of my estate] to the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, a nonprofit organization located in Chapel Hill, NC for its general charitable purposes.”

Your attorney can help you determine the appropriate language for your individual circumstances.

The ACPA Legacy Society

The ACPA Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have chosen to include ACPA in their estate plans.

Legacy Society Members are an important part of ACPA’s future. Their generosity provides a foundation for the continued growth and impact of our mission for generations to come.

Already Included ACPA in Your Plans? Please Let Us Know.

If you have already named ACPA as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or another estate plan, we would be grateful for the opportunity to recognize you as a member of the ACPA Legacy Society.

Notifying ACPA of your plans is completely voluntary, and you are not required to disclose the amount or details of your gift.

Carrying Our Mission Forward

For more than 80 years, the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has brought together professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. Through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, ACPA helps advance knowledge and support better care for individuals and families throughout their journeys.

You can help ensure this work continues for generations to come.

ACPA encourages you to consult with your attorney, financial advisor, or other qualified professional when considering an estate or planned gift. ACPA does not provide legal or financial advice.