Leave a Legacy Gift That Protects Life
What your heart cherished in life becomes a blessing that continues to protect the most vulnerable for generations to come.
The Life Center of Long Island is here to promote, encourage, and foster public sentiment and respect for the dignity of human life, from conception to natural death.
Honoring the Sacred Value of
Every Human Life
Over nearly four decades, the Life Center has grown into the region’s largest and most comprehensive pregnancy care organization. We have served more than 77,000+ women and families and helped save over 2,500 babies from abortion. Thanks to the faithful generosity of our benefactors, the Life Center is now a trusted presence and a strong voice for the unborn on Long Island.
Your legacy stands as a lasting testament to the sacred worth of every human life. By including Mother and Unborn Baby Care of Long Island, Inc. d/b/a Life Center of Long Island in your estate plans, you help ensure that the dignity and sanctity of life are protected for generations to come.
Ways to Give to the Life Center of Long Island
Gifts of Cash
Cash gifts are the simplest and most direct way to support the Life Center and are tax‑deductible to the extent permitted by law. Such gifts provide immediate, mission‑critical support and may be directed according to your charitable priorities.
Gifts may be made as a one-time donation or fulfilled over a multi-year period (up to five years), according to a donor-determined schedule. Advance our mission with a gift today. Please complete the form below, and we will gladly partner with you to guide you through the giving process.
Named Endowment Gifts
Endowment gifts provide lasting support by creating a fund that grows over time and serves the Life Center in perpetuity. Endowments may include naming opportunities and support critical initiatives such as:
Expansion into under served and minority communities
Growth of the Post-Abortion Healing Ministry
Expanded digital and social media outreach to abortion-vulnerable women
Gifts of Securities
Donating appreciated securities or mutual funds held for more than a year lets you support the Life Center while reducing or eliminating capital gains tax. You may also receive a charitable deduction based on the fair market value at the time of transfer.
Outright Gift — A gift of appreciated securities offers full income‑tax benefits and avoids capital gains tax.
TOD Account — A TOD designation on your investment account directs assets to chosen beneficiaries or charities after your lifetime.
Planned Giving
Including the Life Center of Long Island in your estate plans helps ensure that compassionate, life‑affirming care continues for generations. Your legacy becomes part of the hope we extend to women, men, and families every day.
Planned giving options include:
Bequests (designate a gift to the Life Center in your will or trust.)
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Real Estate Gifts (Homes, Land, or Commercial Property)
Life insurance policies
Commercial annuities
We encourage donors to consult with their financial or legal advisors to determine the most appropriate giving strategy.
**Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.**IRA Rollover/QCD
A special opportunity for those 70 ½ years old and older you can give any amount (up to a maximum of $111,000) this year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as the Life Center of Long Island without having to pay income taxes on the money.
This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.
The distribution must be made directly to the Life Center of Long Island. You may not receive the funds personally. Your IRA custodian should issue the check payable to:
Life Center of Long Island
The check may be mailed to you for forwarding or sent directly to us.
Download a sample template letter pertaining to IRA gifts.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs for employees and retirees who make charitable contributions to the Life Center of Long Island. Through these programs, your generosity may be doubled or even tripled, extending your impact even further.
Donors are encouraged to check with their Human Resources Department to learn more about their organization’s matching gift policy.
Your Will: Written From the Heart, Protecting Life
Your Will is a testimony to the people and causes you cherished most—your spouse, children, family, beliefs, and values. It is not merely written by your hand, but guided by your heart. It becomes a lasting expression of your love.
Thoughtful planning ensures that what God has entrusted to you is used according to your beliefs. A Will is one of the most meaningful documents you will ever create, allowing your values to endure beyond your lifetime.
By preparing now, you can continue God’s work on earth long after you have been called to your heavenly reward—protecting innocent life and supporting women and families in need. Your advocacy for the unborn affirms the dignity of every human life, created in the image of God.
A memorial or legacy gift to the Life Center of Long Island deepens that commitment and extends the blessings God has placed in your care.
To create a Will that reflects your faith and protects the values you hold dear, you can use My Legacy Will, a simple online tool that helps you complete your Will in as little as 15 minutes.
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You are welcome to contact me directly for assistance.
As Mission Advancement Director at the Life Center of Long Island, I am here to answer your questions, offer clear guidance, and support you and your professional advisors as you consider the giving opportunities that matter most to you.
Michael V. Maglione
You may reach me at 516-798-8746 or email at mmaglione@lifecenterli.org