Legacy Gifts have always been, and will continue to be, the backbone of support for the long-term, enduring efforts of The Wistar Institute.
There are several ways to establish a Legacy Gift, including bequests, beneficiary designations, and various financial vehicles that provide either upfront or deferred support to Wistar. Legacy giving also includes perpetual giving – gifts of $25,000 or more to an endowed fund which will generate a source of annual support for the Institute in perpetuity.
The Impact of a Legacy Gift
Legacy Gifts at Wistar have endowed Fellowships and Professorships, piloted innovative research projects, supported drug development and clinical trials, funded disease-specific research, established workforce development programs, enabled strategic recruitment, and secured new technology.
Unrestricted Legacy Gifts — which benefit our most pressing needs — are particularly appreciated. This way we can ensure that, whatever the future brings, Wistar is in the best position to make a difference, where we are needed most.
Legacy Gifts often enable individuals to make a contribution to Wistar at a level that may not be during their lifetime. Such gifts may also offer certain tax benefits and can provide advantages such as a lifetime income to the donor or loved ones.
Most importantly, Legacy Gifts give our supporters the opportunity to achieve their philanthropic goals in a way that is both meaningful and attainable for them and their families.
Already included Wistar in your estate plan? Let us know so we can immediately welcome you as a member of the 1892 Legacy Society and recognize you today for your future generosity.
We hope you will make the decision to become an 1892 Legacy Society member so that the life-changing work you believe in will thrive beyond our lifetimes. You have our gratitude and our promise. Read our commitment to you.
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