Supporting Education through Planned Giving
Davis and Jean von Wittenburg have been champions of the National Museum of the American Indian for
many years, first by becoming members, and later by making several planned gifts to the museum. Inspired by their reading about Native American history, Davis and Jean visited reservations and were appalled by the poverty they encountered. Upholding their belief that “a good part of the solution lies in education,” the von Wittenburgs set
“We felt an obligation
to do what we could to improve the situation.”
a goal to provide the public with access to learning about the culture and history of Native Americans. “We felt an obligation to do what we could to improve the situation.” With this aspiration in mind, the von Wittenburgs made their first membership gift to the NMAI in 2008. They have since continued their investment in the museum through four generous Charitable Gift Annuities, and a bequest in honor of NMAI curator Emil Her Many Horses that will support research, collections, and outreach. The von Wittenburgs’ bequest connects their desire to create educational opportunities for the public to learn more about Native Americans with the work Her Many Horses has done to further that goal. Their planned gifts ensure the future of programs and education at the NMAI and in classrooms around the country.
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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