Many of our long-time friends learned directly from Gary—and were shepherded by Gary and Karen through family or business storms. Relational Peace is how that work continues today: practical training that helps people grow closer to God, become kinder to themselves, and live at peace with others. Your legacy gift keeps that movement going for the next generation.

Why legacy giving matters

Aligns with your values. Your estate can reflect the way you’ve chosen to live—seeking God, practicing healthy self-care, and cultivating peace with others.
Simple and flexible. Add a bequest to your will or update a beneficiary form in minutes.
Often tax-wise. Certain gifts (like naming a charity on retirement accounts) can reduce taxes that might otherwise be due.

Easy ways to create a legacy

Beneficiary designations
Name Sweeten Life Systems (Relational Peace) on an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. This is usually the simplest, most tax-efficient option.
A gift in your will or living trust
Choose a percentage, a specific amount, or a residuary gift. You can support the mission broadly or note a preference (e.g., CfaC, Renew, or Scholarships).

Want to talk it through? We’ll help you put clear instructions in place your attorney can use. Email us at [email protected]

Sample language your attorney can adapt

“I give to Sweeten Life Systems (doing business as Relational Peace), EIN 31-1254534, the sum of $____ (or ____% of my estate, or the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
If you wish to express a program preference, we’ll add a simple sentence while keeping flexibility if needs change.

Including assets in your plan

You can also give stock or other appreciated assets during life or through your estate. We can receive these directly. If your situation is complex, we can introduce you—at your request—to our partners at National Christian Foundation (NCF) for professional guidance.

How we’ll steward your legacy

Your gift sustains Gary’s life work through Communicate for a Change, Renew, and Apprentice/leader training—practical pathways that help people deepen their relationship with God, practice compassion toward self, and bring peace to others in families, churches, workplaces, and communities.

Quick details for forms

Legal name: Sweeten Life Systems (dba Relational Peace)
EIN: 31-1254534
Mailing address: P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Helpful next steps (buttons or links)

Get Sample Will Language (PDF)
How to Add a Beneficiary (IRA/401k)
Talk with Us (confidential conversation)
Prefer professional options? Connect me with NCF

We don’t provide legal or tax advice, but we’re glad to coordinate with your advisors and help make the process easy.

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Sample Will Language below

Sample Will & Beneficiary Language
Relational Peace (Sweeten Life Systems) – EIN 31-1254534
P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249

This sample language is for general information. Please consult your attorney and tax advisor when creating or updating your plan. We’re glad to coordinate with your professional advisors so your intentions are clear and easy to carry out.

Quick Details for Forms

Legal name: Sweeten Life Systems (doing business as Relational Peace)
EIN (Tax ID): 31-1254534
Mailing address: P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Suggested memo/note: “Relational Peace”

Common Bequest Options (choose one or more with your attorney)

1) Specific Bequest
“I give to Sweeten Life Systems (doing business as Relational Peace), a nonprofit organization, EIN 31-1254534, the sum of $____ (or specific property described as ______________________), to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

2) Percentage Bequest
“I give to Sweeten Life Systems (dba Relational Peace), EIN 31-1254534, ____% of my estate to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

3) Residuary Bequest
“I give to Sweeten Life Systems (dba Relational Peace), EIN 31-1254534, the residue of my estate to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

4) Contingent Bequest
“If any of the beneficiaries named in my will should predecease me, I give that individual’s share to Sweeten Life Systems (dba Relational Peace), EIN 31-1254534, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

Optional: Preference for Use (keeps flexibility)

You may express a preference (e.g., scholarships, Communicate for a Change, Renew, leadership/apprentice training). Consider this wording to keep your gift effective over time:

“It is my preference, without creating a legal restriction, that my gift support ____________________. If this purpose is no longer feasible, my gift may be used for related or general charitable purposes.”

Beneficiary Designations (IRA/401(k)/Life Insurance)

Often the simplest, most tax-efficient legacy gift is naming a charity as beneficiary of retirement assets. Use your plan’s beneficiary form and list:

Sweeten Life Systems (Relational Peace)
EIN: 31-1254534
Address: P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249

You may choose a percentage, a specific amount, or a contingent designation.

Including Stock or Other Appreciated Assets

You may also give publicly traded stock, mutual funds, or ETFs during life or through your estate. We can receive these directly. If your situation is complex, we can—at your request—connect you with our partners at National Christian Foundation (NCF) for professional options.

Questions or a Conversation?

We’re glad to talk and coordinate with your advisors. Please email us or use the contact form on our website.

Relational Peace does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors. These samples are a starting point for discussion with your attorney.

How to Add a Beneficiary (IRA/401k)

Adding Relational Peace as a beneficiary on a retirement account is one of the simplest, most tax-wise ways to make a lasting gift. Most plans let you do this online in just a few minutes.

What you’ll need

Legal name: Sweeten Life Systems (dba Relational Peace)
EIN (Tax ID): 31-1254534
Address: P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Suggested memo/note: “Relational Peace”

Step-by-step (typical process)

Log in to your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or annuity portal (or call your plan administrator).
Go to Beneficiaries / Add or Edit.
Choose Add Nonprofit/Charity (or “Organization”) and enter the details above.
Select your beneficiary type and share:
- Primary or Contingent
- Percentage (e.g., 5%, 10%, 25%) or a specific amount if allowed
Save and, if required, upload any forms (some employer plans ask for notarization or spousal consent).
Print or download confirmation and share a copy with your records—and, if you’d like, with Relational Peace.

Tip: Many plan portals let you add more than one beneficiary. You can support family and charity by assigning percentages that reflect your wishes.

Beneficiary choices—quick guide

Primary beneficiary: Receives assets first.
Contingent beneficiary: Receives assets only if all primary beneficiaries have predeceased you.
Per stirpes: Keeps a family share in the family line (ask your plan if available).
Percentages vs. amounts: Percentages adapt as account values change and are simplest for most donors.

Sample entries (copy/paste)

Organization/Charity Name: Sweeten Life Systems (Relational Peace)
Tax ID/EIN: 31-1254534
Address: P.O. Box 49855, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Beneficiary Type: (Primary or Contingent)
Share/Percentage: (e.g., 10%)
Notes/Memo (if available): “Relational Peace”

After you submit

Your plan should display your updated beneficiaries right away or send a confirmation email.
Consider notifying Relational Peace—it’s not required, but it helps us thank you and steward your intent well.

Special notes

401(k)/Employer plans: Some require spousal consent to name a charity as primary.
Taxes: Retirement assets left to charity can avoid certain taxes that might otherwise apply to heirs. Your tax advisor can explain how this helps you give more to the causes you love.
During life: Beneficiary designations don’t affect your current ownership. (If you’re 70½+, QCDs are a separate way to give from an IRA during life.)

Want help?

We’re happy to coordinate with your advisor. If your situation is complex or you’re exploring advanced options, we can introduce you—at your request—to our partners at National Christian Foundation (NCF).

Relational Peace does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisors.