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The Gift of Peace of Mind

Keven and Celena Webb

Keven and Celena Webb

Keven and Celena Webb found great joy in their little girl, Andrea, a happy child who faced three surgeries before her third birthday. Complications followed each surgery, and her parents went through an exhausting roller coaster of worry and hope with each one. Yet the second and third were easier to manage, for they could stay at the new, much larger Ronald McDonald House when it opened in 2009.

"Being able to stay just steps from Rady Children's made a dramatic difference," says Keven. "The room, meals and support we received from the Ronald McDonald House gave us great peace of mind. And it kept us close to Andrea."

Celena and Keven cherished their years with their dear daughter, who passed away in 2011. In time, they reflected on the support they received during her surgeries. "The Ronald McDonald House was there for us when we needed the most love," says Keven.

Webb Family

The estate gift from the Webbs will help families like the Chaidezes, shown here with our Founder Connie Ojeda Hernandez during a 40th anniversary photo shoot for Giving Back Magazine.

"The House was very much a blessing for me. We understand how important it is to keep those doors open for new parents." says Celena.

The Webbs have generously chosen to help the House continue to serve other families. They've maintained a close connection by attending many of our events, often sharing their experience and bringing to light just how very special their precious Andrea was to them and to those that met her.

Keven and Celena have chosen to become Charter Members of the Many Hearts Legacy Society, providing a gift through their estate to support the future of our House so we may "keep families close" to their child during critical times. We're grateful to Celena and Keven for their generosity of spirit and for this thoughtful choice to help provide for the future of San Diego's Ronald McDonald House.

Celena Webb with granddaughter

Celena Webb with daughter, Andrea

You Can Help Too

You can help moms, dads and entire future families support and care for their hospitalized child by including the House in your estate plan. Please consider joining the Many Hearts Legacy Society.

Take the Next Steps

  1. Consult your advisors.
  2. Notify us you're including the House in your estate plan:
Grantor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

Provides income payments to a qualified charitable organization for a period of years, the lives of one or more individuals or a combination of the two; after which, trust assets are paid to the donor of the trust.

A power of attorney form that transfers ownership of stock.

Securities such as stock that are in certificate (paper) form.

Investments that have increased in value since the time of their purchase.

Testamentary means bequeathed through one's will.

A charitable bequest is one or two sentences in your will or living trust that leave to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego a specific item, an amount of money, a gift contingent upon certain events or a percentage of your estate.

an individual or organization designated to receive benefits or funds under a will or other contract, such as an insurance policy, trust or retirement plan

I give [insert amount, percentage of the estate, or 'the rest and remainder of my estate'] to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Inc.

Federal Tax ID #95-3251490

able to be changed or cancelled

A revocable living trust is set up during your lifetime and can be revoked at any time before death. They allow assets held in the trust to pass directly to beneficiaries without probate court proceedings and can also reduce federal estate taxes.

cannot be changed or cancelled

tax on gifts generally paid by the person making the gift rather than the recipient

the original value of an asset, such as stock, before its appreciation or depreciation

the growth in value of an asset like stock or real estate since the original purchase

the price a willing buyer and willing seller can agree on

The person receiving the gift annuity payments.

the part of an estate left after debts, taxes and specific bequests have been paid

a written and properly witnessed legal change to a will

the person named in a will to manage the estate, collect the property, pay any debt, and distribute property according to the will

A donor-advised fund is an account that you set up but which is managed by a nonprofit organization. You contribute to the account, which grows tax-free. You can recommend how much (and how often) you want to distribute money from that fund to the House or other charities. You cannot direct the gifts.

An endowed gift can create a new endowment or add to an existing endowment. The principal of the endowment is invested and a portion of the principal’s earnings are used each year to support our mission.

Tax on the growth in value of an asset—such as real estate or stock—since its original purchase.

Securities, real estate or any other property having a fair market value greater than its original purchase price.

Real estate can be a personal residence, vacation home, timeshare property, farm, commercial property or undeveloped land.

A charitable remainder trust (CRT) provides income to you, as the donor of the CRT, or to other named individuals, and does so each year for life or for a period not exceeding 20 years. The remainder of the assets go to your chosen charity.

You give assets to a trust that pays our organization set payments for a number of years, which you choose. The longer the length of time, the better the potential tax savings to you. When the term is up, the remaining trust assets go to you, your family or other beneficiaries you select. This is an excellent way to transfer property to family members at a minimal cost.

You fund this type of trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. You can also make additional gifts; each one also qualifies for a tax deduction. The trust pays you, each year, a variable amount based on a fixed percentage of the fair market value of the trust assets. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to the House as a lump sum.

You fund this trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. Each year the trust pays you or another named individual the same dollar amount you choose at the start. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to the House as a lump sum.

A beneficiary designation clearly identifies how specific assets will be distributed after your death.

A charitable gift annuity involves a simple contract between you and the House where you agree to make a gift to the House and we, in return, agree to pay you (and someone else, if you choose) a fixed amount each year for the rest of your life.