Support

The long-term sustainability of Historic Lewes depends on endowment gifts from generous supporters who value the preservation of the rich history of our region. Historic Lewes’ dedicated team will work with our supporters to design giving plans that achieve both financial and philanthropic objectives. Gifts can be wonderfully simple, flexible, and easy to make. We can provide appropriate language for naming the museum in your will or assist you in making a current gift to Historic Lewes. Some gifts that provide income to the donor or their beneficiaries are more sophisticated, but not difficult to set up! Your support is essential in keeping Historic Lewes alive and thriving for years to come.

Gift & Estate Planning Options Include

  • Gifts of Cash
  • Gifts of Appreciated Securities & Other Assets
  • Bequests
  • Works of Art, Historic Artifacts and Collections
  • Personal Property
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Charitable Annuity Trusts
  • Charitable Unitrusts
  • Charitable Lead Trusts
  • Real Estate Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Endowments
  • Summary of Options

Endowment & Planned Giving

The long-term sustainability of Historic Lewes depends on endowment gifts from generous supporters who value the preservation of the rich history of our region. These legacy gifts ensure that we have the means to restore, maintain, and enhance the treasures Historic Lewes has amassed over the years. In addition to supporting our ongoing operation, they also help in the development of expanded outreach to the community through educational programs, exhibits, and scholarship.

We welcome the opportunity to help you explore ways to support the Historic Lewes’ endowment. Together, we can answer your specific questions, review the tax and income benefits of living and testamentary gifting, and review estate planning techniques to benefit both your heirs and Historic Lewes.

Informative seminars with financial and legal experts are offered occasionally to our members. We are always striving to develop programs responding to our members’ interests and needs. We offer special seminars throughout the year on basic and advanced estate planning, techniques to reduce estate taxes, and retirement planning. These seminars are free, members-only events featuring presentations by experts in the field of estate planning and tax and financial planners. Topics include the basics of wills, trusts, and the steps an executor and family must go through when a person dies, including ways to minimize this process; an overview of the federal and Delaware estate tax rules; adding income for life while obtaining a tax deduction; how you can reduce your taxes; charitable planning strategies and techniques; trusts and how they and foundations can be used to your advantage; business succession planning; and personal financial management.

As stewards of our region’s incredibly rich past and advocates of sharing it with generations to come, we sincerely hope that you will consider supporting the endowment of Historic Lewes.

For more information about Historic Lewes, the Endowment, or to discuss a potential donation or estate planning in confidence, please contact us at 302-645-7670 or email Natalie Bennett at natalie@historiclewes.org. We thank you for your interest and support!

 


 

The information provided here is not intended as legal advice and is for educational purposes only. You should always speak with your legal and financial advisors regarding how these techniques apply to your individual situation. Proposals with specific information for your needs are available at no charge and place you under no obligation.