Endowments
The Opportunities of Endowment
Many people have found that establishing or contributing to an endowmnet expresses in a profound way the deep values that guide our daily lives. A gift to endowment provides permanent and ongoing support for the Society's programs and increases the Society's ability to be flexible in addressing new opportunities. A named endowment fund is an exceptionally personal way to make a gift to the future. An endowment gift benefits all future generations to come and is also a wonderful way to create a lasting memorial or enduring tribute to a loved one.
Gifts to endowment can be outright or through a bequest, a life income gift, a life insurance policy, or an IRA, 401(k) or other retirement account. Unless otherwise specified, all planned gifts benefiting the Society are directed to its endowment. Donors may leave their gifts unrestricted or choose to benefit a specific program or historic site. Restricted gifts are often directed to a named endowment fund, which allows you to recognize a family member or friend, perpetuate your family's name or simply support a specific program or historic site that is important to you. All endowment funds are professionally managed.
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