Planned Giving

Founders' Society

A vision for the future. A vision for the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Let us recognize your legacy of discovery by naming a museum feature after you or your family. With a documented bequest to VMNH through a will or trust, you can receive immediate naming recognition in advance of your gift. You can achieve your personal financial goals and leave a legacy of support for the Virginia Museum of Natural History by using various legal and tax strategies to plan a gift to VMNH.

Planned gifts to the Virginia Museum of Natural History can take the form of:

• Gifts of stocks and securities, including but not limited to Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
• A bequest through a will or trust
• A gift of property subject to a life estate
• Naming the Virginia Museum of Natural History as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan

Planned gifts to VMNH can support:

• Student scholarships
• Teacher scholarships
• Endowed staff positions
• Building projects
• Exhibit development
• And much more...

Why are planned gifts important to VMNH?

Planned gifts provide long-term support for a variety of museum programs while helping to ensure that we sustain our national reputation for leadership and achievement in science and science education.

We'd like to hear from you.

If you have named VMNH in your estate plans, please let us know by emailing VMNH Deputy Director Ryan Barber or calling 276-403-8513.

If you are considering the best way to give to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, we will be happy to work with you and your advisors to fashion a gift to meet your needs.

The purpose of this web page is to provide information of a general nature only. The Virginia Museum of Natural History is not engaged in providing legal or tax advice. Advice from legal and tax counsel should be sought when considering a charitable gift of any type. We can help your selection of an investment company that will fit your needs.