Creating a Future of Healing, Hope, and Prevention
Your compassion can bring lasting hope to children who have endured the unimaginable and help prevent future tragedies before they occur.
By including Children’s Burn Foundation in your will, trust, or estate plan, you make it possible for generations of young burn survivors and their families to receive the care, compassion, and support they need to heal physically and emotionally, while also empowering communities through life-saving burn prevention education.
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Why Planned Giving Matters
A planned gift is more than a financial contribution; it reflects your values and care for others. Your thoughtful planning today will allow Children’s Burn Foundation to continue restoring lives and protecting children for years to come.
Your Support Will:
​Empower children and families to rebuild their lives after burn trauma.​
Provide access to essential medical care, counseling, and recovery programs.
​Inspire hope and ensure that your generosity continues to make a difference long into the future.
​Inspire hope and ensure that your generosity continues to make a difference long into the future.
Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
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There are several meaningful ways you can include Children’s Burn Foundation in your estate plans
Bequests in Your Will or Trust
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A bequest is a simple way to provide lasting support. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or what remains after other obligations are fulfilled. Your generosity will sustain recovery programs and burn prevention education for years to come.
Beneficiary Designations
This option is easy to establish and can be updated at any time.
Other Ways to Give
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You may also choose to contribute through real estate, stock, or by creating a charitable trust or annuity.
These options can provide benefits to you and your loved ones while supporting children and families in need
Sample Bequest Language
Below is sample wording you can share with your attorney or financial advisor when preparing your will or trust:
For an unrestricted gift (for general support):
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“I give, devise, and bequeath to Children’s Burn Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, Tax ID 95-3954352, located at 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, the sum of $_______ (or ___% of my estate) for its unrestricted charitable use.”
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For a gift designated to a specific program or purpose:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Children’s Burn Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of California, Tax ID 95-3954352, located at 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, the sum of $_______ (or ___% of my estate) to be used for [specific program or purpose, such as the Full Recovery Program or Burn Prevention Education]. If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, it becomes impractical to use this gift for that purpose, the funds may be used for other charitable purposes consistent with the mission of Children’s Burn Foundation.”
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For a residuary bequest:
“I give, devise, and bequeath all (or ___%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Children’s Burn Foundation, Tax ID 95-3954352, for its charitable purposes.”
How to Get Started
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Talk with your attorney or financial advisor about the type of gift that best fits your goals.
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Use the sample wording above to include Children’s Burn Foundation in your estate documents.
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Let us know about your plans. We would love to thank you and ensure your intentions are honored exactly as you wish.
Contact Us
If you have included Children’s Burn Foundation in your estate plans or if you would like more information about planned giving, please contact:
Katya Vaganyan
Director of Development
Children’s Burn Foundation
Email: katya@childburn.org
Office: (818) 907-2822 Ext. 204
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Organization Information
Legal Name: Children’s Burn Foundation
Address: 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Federal Tax ID: 95-3954352
Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
State of Incorporation: California
Your Gift, Their Tomorrow
Your care today ensures that tomorrow, a child will smile again, a family will find comfort, and a community will grow stronger through healing, prevention, and hope.
Thank you for helping Children’s Burn Foundation continue its life-changing work.