Your legacy matters. The Archer Legacy recognizes those who have included Robin Hood in their long-range financial and/or estate plans. By doing so, they have made a commitment to save lives and change fates for New York City's poorest children and adults. It is a decision that will have an impact for decades to come.


If you have included Robin Hood in your long-range financial and/or estate plans, we would love to know who you are so we can thank you, and, with your permission, list you in our annual report of donors and include you in special mailings and events. To let us know that you are a part of the Archer Legacy, contact Katie Martin at Martin@robinhood.org or 212-227-6601.


The Archer Legacy planned giving options include:

Gift Vehicle Age Minimum Gift Size Assets Benefits
Bequests Any Age Any Amount Cash,
Marketable Securities
  • Passes free of estate tax
  • Charitable estate tax deduction
Charitable Remainder Trust Any Age $25,000 Cash,
Marketable Securities,
Income producing assets
  • Immediate charitable income-tax deduction
  • Reduce or eliminate capital gains tax when appreciated property is used to fund the trust
  • Reduction of taxable estate
  • Increased spendable income
Charitable Lead Trust Any Age $25,000 Cash,
Marketable Securities,
Income producing assets
  • Immediate charitable gift tax deduction
  • Reduce or eliminate gift tax of future transfer of assets to remaining beneficiary
  • Reduction of taxable estate
Retirement Plans/Life Insurance Any Age Any Amount Cash,
Marketable Securities
  • Additional tax benefits









* Robin Hood's board and a donor are making a two-year matching grant that will double the impact of donations up to $100 million. The match is contingent on your donation.

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