join the americans for the arts legacy society
Americans for the Arts has established the Legacy Society to celebrate and recognize those individuals who share our vision for the arts and arts education.
Learn more about our Legacy Society founding members:
To join our Legacy Society, complete and return the Legacy Society Form [PDF] to Americans for the Arts' development staff.
create a legacy gift
Please consider the following ways you can include Americans for the Arts in your will or other estate plans:
- Bequests
One of the simplest ways to support Americans for the Arts' future, a bequest provides a gift for the organization in your will. Consider the following language to include in your will, and complete our Bequest Notification Form [PDF] to notify us of your bequest intentions. - Beneficiary Designations
By designating Americans for the Arts as a beneficiary, you may reduce the taxes on assets such as:
- Your IRA or other qualified retirement plan
- Life insurance policy
- Investment or brokerage account
- Charitable Remainder and Lead Trusts
Trusts offer a number of ways to provide income to you or a beneficiary, defer or eliminate gains taxes, and make a charitable deduction to Americans for the Arts. The most frequently used trusts are described here.
The information provided by Americans for the Arts is not financial, tax, or legal advice. You should consult your advisors before making charitable gift decisions. Please contact Vice President of Development Katherine Gibney at 202.371.2830, x 2052 with your questions and ideas for how you may create this special means of support.