LEgacy of Justice

Planned Giving

Leave a legacy rooted in justice 

The Legacy of Justice honors those who include ILAP in their will, trust, or estate plans, ensuring their commitment to safety, dignity, and opportunity continues for generations. These visionary donors help secure ILAP’s future and expand access to legal support for Maine’s immigrant communities well beyond their lifetime. 

Ways to Make a Legacy Gift 

Legacy gifts come in many forms, including: 

  • A percentage of your estate or a fixed amount 

  • Beneficiary designations for retirement accounts or donor-advised funds 

  • Gifts of property, stocks, or life insurance 

Legacy of Justice Donors:

  • Receive the benefits of our Pillars of Justice circle, including:

    • Updates on ILAP’s legal and policy work 

    • Special recognition in our Annual Report and other publications 

    • Opportunities to connect strategically with staff and initiatives that align with your values 

  • Can be recognized publicly or remain anonymous

  • Are invited to connect with ILAP leadership for updates and conversations

  • Help ensure a future where fairness, safety, and opportunity are within reach for all

Your legacy is more than a gift — it is a promise to the next generation.

GET STARTED

To make a legacy gift, you simply need to notify ILAP of your intention and we would be honored to speak with you. All conversations are confidential, and gifts of any size are warmly welcomed.

If you’ve already included ILAP in your plans, please let us know so we may officially welcome you into the Legacy of Justice circle and thank you for your extraordinary commitment. No documentation is required. We will recognize your generosity in whatever way feels most meaningful to you.  

Please contact us to start the conversation: 

Marjorie Hankla, Development Director
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project
P.O. Box 17917
Portland, ME 04112
mhankla@ilapmaine.org
207-699-4407 (direct line)

Sample Bequest Language 

You may share this wording with your attorney:

“I give and bequeath _____ [% of estate, $ amount, or description of property] to the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with its principal office in Portland, Maine, for its unrestricted use.”

ILAP’s tax ID number is 22-3260883.