The planned gifts contributed to The Cradle during the last eighty years have had a significant role in improving the lives of thousands of children and their families. These gifts are forever a part of each donor’s legacy to the world.

Planned gifts are creative and often simple plans. They usually improve and at times, immediately improve a donor’s financial and tax situation They can create additional income or enhance gifts to pass on to heirs. Most importantly, planned gifts allow donors to provide financial support to The Cradle that might not be possible as an outright gift.

Every planned giving donor is accorded a membership in The Cradle Family Legacy Program. Members receive important information about The Cradle's activities and are invited to special gatherings. They also have the option to be listed in our annual report and planned giving newsletter.

Please contact us for more information or an illustration of a particular gift. You may also call Jenny Merdinger at (847) 448-8752 or email jmerdinger@cradle.org.

You can have an impact on generations of Cradle families yet to come together through adoption. Thank you for considering a planned gift to The Cradle Foundation!