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PLANNED GIVING

Please consider planning for your future and leaving a legacy for your family.  Whether you are creating a will for the first time or revisiting your estate provisions; and whether you choose to make an outright gift, or strategize for later years, we hope you will include the Museum in your philanthropic plans

If you are interested in leaving a testamentary gift (or bequest) to Holocaust Museum LA in your Will or Trust, you can do so by leaving a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or as a contingent beneficiary. Bequests of $250,000 or more qualify for endowed naming opportunities.
 

Legal Designation for Remembering Holocaust Museum LA

Suggested Bequest Language
 
Holocaust Museum LA, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the state of California, with offices presently at 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
 
Tax ID Number: 46-0503824
 
Unrestricted Bequest

I give, devise, and bequeath [property, percentage, dollar amount] to Holocaust Museum LA, a nonprofit corporation (Tax ID number 46-0503824) organized under the laws of the State of California, with offices presently at 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
 
Bequest for a Specific Purpose or Project

I give, devise, and bequeath [property, percentage, dollar amount] to Holocaust Museum LA, a nonprofit corporation (Tax ID number 46-0503824) organized under the laws of the State of California, with offices presently at 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036, to be used with a preference for ________________ (endowment, annual fund, CEO’s discretionary fund, etc.).
 

Please Note: All gifts are governed by Holocaust Museum LA’s Gift Acceptance Policy. In the case of a naming opportunity that has not been previously agreed upon, estate gifts shall be used to establish the highest naming opportunity available, based on the size of the gift when the estate is probated.
 
This language above should not be considered legal advice. If you do have questions regarding your estate plan, please contact an estate planning attorney.* 
 
*If you do not have an attorney, we can provide recommendations of independent estate planning attorneys.
 

We are grateful for your support!

Bequests

You may include Holocaust Museum LA as a beneficiary of your will for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or as a contingent beneficiary. Bequests of $250,000 or more qualify for endowed naming opportunities.

Gifts of Real Estate

Gifts of real estate to Holocaust Museum LA can be beneficial for your financial planning. In many cases, the value of your property has significantly appreciated in value and its sale would incur a sizable taxable gain. By gifting real estate to the Museum, you could avoid capital gains taxes while simultaneously receiving a tax deduction for the full and fair market value of your property.

Gifts of Life Insurance Policies and Retirement Plans

Naming Holocaust Museum LA as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy is easy regardless if you have your own policy or a policy through your employer. You may also consider naming the Museum as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or other qualified retirement plan helping you avoid substantial income and estate taxes.

For more information, please contact

 

Development Department

development@hmla.org

 

Holocaust Museum LA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

 All donations are tax deductible.

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