HPC established the George Hermann Society to recognize donors who have provided for the future of the organization through bequests or life income gifts. Through the George Hermann Society, we are pleased to acknowledge donors who have included HPC in their wills or personal trusts, created charitable remainder trusts, or made gifts to HPC of life insurance or retirement funds. As a George Hermann Society member, you can enjoy:

• Opportunities to meet other Society members at a special event
• Listing of your name in our annual report and in other publications
  and on our website
• Special recognition based on the value of your gift
  

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PLANNED GIVING
There are several types of legacy gifts, including bequests and charitable remainder trusts, that you may wish to consider. With foresight and careful planning, you can ensure that your legacy will include supporting Hermann Park for years to come.

Bequests (no minimum contribution to HPC)
One of the easiest and most common ways to make a gift to the Conservancy is through a bequest in your will. Bequests work particularly well for supporters who are unable to make an immediate gift, but would like to commit a legacy gift to HPC now for future use.

There are two basic types of bequests:

1. Specific bequest. A fixed amount of money, stock, bonds,
or other property is designated for the HPC.

2. Residuary bequest. Once all other specific gifts have been distributed, HPC receives the remainder (or a portion of the remainder) of your estate.

The assets you will to the HPC are deductible for estate tax purposes.

Charitable Remainder Trusts
(suggested minimum contribution: $100,000)
If you wish to contribute a significant sum of money or property in return for income at a rate you determine, you may want to consider a charitable remainder trust. Charitable remainder annuity trusts pay a fixed amount based on the initial fair market value of the gift. Charitable remainder unitrusts pay a percentage of the trust's fair market value as valued annually.

Both types of trusts allow you to choose the rate you want (within limits), receive a partial tax deduction, avoid capital gains tax up front on appreciated securities, and enjoy other tax advantages.

For more information about making a planned gift to the Conservancy, contact Mona Fluitt at 713-524-5876 x 335 or mfluitt@hermannpark.org

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