Leave a lasting gift for arts & culture in the Deerfield Valley
A legacy gift is a simple way to support Friends of Historic Memorial Hall beyond your lifetime. It helps ensure that arts and culture continue to thrive here—supporting programming, artists, community access, and the long-term strength of Friends as an organization.
Common ways to make a legacy gift
Include Friends in your will or trust
You can name Friends of Historic Memorial Hall in your will or living trust with a gift of:
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- The remainder (what’s left after other gifts)
Name Friends as a beneficiary
You can designate Friends as a beneficiary of:
- A retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.)
- A life insurance policy
- Certain investment accounts (depending on the account type)
This is often one of the easiest ways to make a legacy gift, and it can usually be updated directly through your account provider.
Sample bequest language
If you or your attorney would find it helpful, here is sample language you can use. (Please make sure the legal name and EIN match Friends’ official records.)
Unrestricted gift (recommended):
“I give to Friends of Historic Memorial Hall (EIN: 46-3725535), located at 14 West Main St, Wilmington, VT 05363, the sum of $______ (or ______% of my estate / the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Restricted gift (if you prefer to direct your gift):
“I give to Friends of Historic Memorial Hall (EIN: 46-3725535), located at 14 West Main St, Wilmington, VT 05363, the sum of $______ (or ______% / residue) to support [purpose].”
Tip: If you’re considering a restricted gift, we encourage you to contact us first so we can confirm the purpose is workable long-term and aligns with Friends’ evolving needs.
Let us know (if you’d like)
If you’ve already included Friends in your plans, we’d love to thank you and make sure we have your intentions recorded correctly. Sharing your plans is optional, but it helps us plan responsibly.
Contact:
Ian Campbell, Chair of the Board of Directors
development@friendsofthehallvt.org
A quick note
This page is provided for general information and is not legal or financial advice. We encourage you to consult your attorney and/or financial advisor when making estate plans.
Legacy Circle
A simple way to say thank you
The Legacy Circle recognizes people who have chosen to include Friends of Historic Memorial Hall in their will, trust, or beneficiary plans.
There’s no minimum gift amount. If you’ve made a legacy commitment, you’re part of it.
What it means to join
Legacy Circle members help ensure that Friends can keep doing the work—presenting arts and culture in the Deerfield Valley, supporting artists, and building long-term stability for our programs.
Recognition (your choice)
If you let us know about your plans, we’d be honored to:
- Thank you personally
- List your name on our website or in print materials (optional)
- Keep your gift anonymous, if you prefer
How to join
If you’ve already included Friends in your plans (or intend to), just send us a note. We may ask a simple question or two so we can record your intention accurately—no paperwork required and no need to share dollar amounts.
Contact:
Ian Campbell, Chair of the Board of Directors
development@friendsofthehallvt.org
If you’d like, you can also tell us whether you prefer to be listed publicly, listed anonymously, or not listed at all.