The Legacy Society was created as a means to recognize and thank those people who share the Foundation's vision of building permanent charitable capital, and who have affirmed that vision by making a planned gift to local charitable organizations through the Community Foundation. 

Many individuals have made the Community Foundation a beneficiary in their estate planning but have not informed us. Some individuals have consented to have their names included to encourage others to give as well. We gratefully acknowledge their generosity and commitment to giving that is the hallmark of this country. 

If you have included the Community Foundation or one of its funds in your estate plans and would like to be recognized in our Legacy Society, please let us know so that we may understand the intentions of your gift. Joining the Legacy Society is one method of giving something back to your community. 

"The greatest thing this generation can do is to lay stepping stones for the next generation." Charles F. Kettering

Join the Legacy Society 

If you would like to become a member of the Legacy Society, these are the steps to take: 

1. Make a planned or deferred gift in any amount to the Community Foundation. There are many possible methods for making a gift, either during your lifetime or through your estate. (Your legal or financial advisor can help you evaluate your options.)

2. Provide the Community Foundation with a copy of that portion of your estate planning document pertaining to the gift. 

3. Sign a Statement of Gift Intention Form for the Legacy Society.  

Legacy Brochure
Statement of Gift Intention Form - Lawrence County Community Foundation 
Statement of Gift Intention Form - Martin County Community Foundation