Gift Planning

Build your legacy by supporting Smithsonian Associates’ mission with a gift in your estate.

Planned giving offers a meaningful opportunity to support Smithsonian Associates' mission of providing lifelong learning experiences, while also enjoying income and tax benefits for you and your heirs. By making a legacy gift, you play a key role in sustaining our vibrant community of lifelong learners for generations to come.

Most legacy giving opportunities enable you to:

Retain control of your assets during your lifetime.
Change your beneficiaries at any time.
Provide for loved ones and one of the largest education programs in the world.
Make your gift in honor or memory of a loved one.
Designate your gift intent to benefit Smithsonian Associates.
Leave a gift of any size.
Receive invitations to special programs and learning experiences.

Join our learning community by becoming a valued member of our Legacy Society today!

Learn about our Legacy Society

Create Your Lasting Legacy

There are many thoughtful ways you can make planned gifts to Smithsonian Associates, such as:

A Gift in your Will or Living Trust

One of the most popular and flexible ways to support Smithsonian Associates, this option allows you to create a lasting legacy—without affecting your current finances.

Learn more about leaving a gift in your will or living trust
Beneficiary Designation

Achieve added flexibility in your philanthropic planning by designating Smithsonian Associates as a beneficiary in your estate plan.

Learn more about naming Smithsonian Associates as a beneficiary in your estate plan
Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity allows you to support Smithsonian Associates while receiving reliable, fixed income for life—giving you greater financial confidence during retirement. In addition to supporting our mission, your gift can provide regular payments and may offer significant tax advantages, depending on how it's funded.
- Contact us to learn more about charitable gift annuities.
Additional Gifts

There are many other types of planned gifts that can help you achieve your long-term financial and philanthropic goals. These options can provide for you and your loved ones—while also ensuring a lasting impact on the future of Smithsonian Associates.
- Contact us to learn more about the additional types of gifts you can make.

Begin the Conversation

I invite you to connect with us and discover how planned giving through the Smithsonian Associates Legacy Society can make a meaningful impact on both your future and ours.

Director of Advancement
(202) 633-8697
DonorServices@si.edu

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Disclaimer

This information is designed to give you general information about the many ways of giving to Smithsonian Associates. It is not intended to provide specific advice about the legal or tax implications of charitable giving. You should consult with your financial advisor for more information on these plans.