A gift in honor of a loved one
As someone who values education more highly than anything else, Mary Hopkins finds that the Smithsonian offers wonderful learning opportunities through its exhibitions, publications and travel programs. “I am always seeking new things to see, do and learn,” says Mary, who recently traveled to China and Tibet with Smithsonian Journeys.
“This legacy is a wonderful way for me to honor my husband, who was part Choctaw Indian.”
Her late husband, Homer, shared her love of travel, and she fondly recalls visiting Native lands with him to learn about different tribes and cultures. “I wanted to make a gift in my husband’s memory, but it was hard to come up with a concrete tribute,” reflects Mary. That is why, with guidance from the Smithsonian’s planned giving staff, she decided to pay tribute to her husband and support education with a bequest to endow internships at the National Museum of the American Indian.
“This legacy is a wonderful way for me to honor my husband, who was part Choctaw Indian, and to support the educational opportunities that I treasure at the Smithsonian,” remarks Mary. “This gift really hits the nail on the head.”
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
For more information, contact Melissa Slaughter National Museum of the American Indian PO Box 23473 | Washington, DC 20026 (202) 633-6950 |
slaughtermel@si.edu
suggested bequest language We suggest using the following language to name the NMAI as a beneficiary of your will or trust. When completing retirement plan and life insurance beneficiary forms, you will want to be sure to use the correct legal name of the NMAI, as well as the federal tax identification number listed below.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath (specific dollar amount, percentage, or percentage of the residue of my estate) to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian located at 4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW, MRC 590, Washington, DC 20560-0590. Te National Museum of the American Indian’s federal tax identification number is 53-0206027.
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