Create Your Legacy
For more than 60 years, the generous hearts of this community have enabled Abilities First to walk alongside over 1,300 people and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because of supporters like you, children have learned, adults have found independence, and families have found hope — year after year, generation after generation.
Tribute gifts
By directing donations to Abilities First, in lieu of flowers, upon the passing of a loved one, or when celebrating a special occasion, consider making a gift in tribute that will contribute to the lives of those served by Abilities First. If directed, we can send a notice of the gift to them, or if given in their memory, we can notify the family.
Begin your legacy with us
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Non-probate assets
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets, and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Donor Bill of Rights
The Foundation for Abilities First NY (FAFNY) is committed to the principals set forth in the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.
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ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR ABILITIES FIRST NY (FAFNY)
Philanthropic leadership to enrich the mission of Abilities First, Inc.
Founded in 2018, the mission of the Foundation for Abilities First NY is to garner the financial resources necessary to meet the programmatic interests and to assure the sustainability of the mission of Abilities First, Inc. FAFNY will establish a stable commitment of philanthropic support, to assure the programs, services, and quality of life opportunities remain strong and available, as well as ensure the organization’s fiscal resiliency during unexpected changes.