Your Invitation to Create a Timeless Impact

Dear neighbor,

As we navigate through the complexities of our world, the significance of building a resilient and supportive community has never been more evident. At Marietta Community Foundation (MCF), we believe in the power of collective action and the profound impact of thoughtful philanthropy. It is with this spirit that we invite you to consider an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of our community through legacy giving.

A Legacy of Lasting Change: Imagine a legacy that adapts to meet the evolving needs of our community, a legacy that stands the test of time and continues to benefit lives long after we are gone. By choosing to leave your legacy with MCF, you become an integral part of a visionary group of donors committed to a future where every member of our community can thrive.

Empowering Future Generations: When you entrust your legacy to MCF, you empower us to address not just the challenges of today, but also those unforeseen in the future. Your gift becomes a versatile tool in the hands of future community leaders, enabling them to respond to emerging needs and opportunities with insight and agility.

Why Marietta Community Foundation? Our profound understanding of our community's needs, coupled with our commitment to stewardship and accountability, ensures that your legacy is honored and utilized to its fullest potential. Whether it's supporting innovative programs, aiding underserved populations, or responding to new community challenges, your legacy will be a beacon of hope and progress.

Simplicity and Assurance: We understand that legacy planning is a significant and personal decision. Our team is dedicated to making this process as seamless and reassuring as possible, ensuring that your philanthropic goals are met with the utmost respect and transparency.

Join a Legacy of Visionaries: Legacy donors are the cornerstone of our community's future. As a legacy donor, you will be recognized as part of a special group of visionaries who have taken a proactive step in shaping a better tomorrow.

We invite you to consider this unique opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on our community. Your legacy can be the catalyst for enduring change, and together, we can ensure a vibrant and thriving future for generations to come.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss how your legacy can make a lasting difference. We are here to guide you through this meaningful journey.

With deepest gratitude and anticipation of a shared future,

Heather Allender
President & CEO

Establishing Your Legacy Through Planned Giving

Consider what drives your passion and how you want to be remembered. Our Legacy Society enables you to give back to the community that has enriched your life, ensuring your charitable impact lasts for generations.

What is a Legacy Society?

The Legacy Society at Marietta Community Foundation (MCF) honors individuals who create a lasting charitable impact by including MCF in their estate plans. Whether through a will, trust, retirement plan, or a life insurance policy, your contributions ensure that your values and commitment to the community are honored and sustained.

Why Entrust Us with Your Legacy?

By choosing MCF, you are entrusting your legacy to an organization with 50 years of experience in nurturing endowments as perpetual sources of charity. We are committed to honoring the intentions of our benefactors, ensuring that their generosity continuously supports community causes and needs.

Benefits of Legacy Giving

• Lasting Impact: Your legacy extends far beyond your lifetime, benefiting the community you cherish.

• Tax Benefits: Intelligent estate management options that are financially advantageous.

• Recognition: We honor your generosity in our Legacy Display and publications, with the option for anonymity.

What is Planned Giving?

Planned giving is the strategic integration of philanthropy and financial planning, maximizing the impact of your assets both during your lifetime and beyond. MCF works alongside your financial and legal advisors to tailor charitable contributions that benefit both you and the community, with our services being complimentary and user-friendly.

The Permanence of Your Legacy

Your legacy with MCF is eternal. Our investment strategy ensures that your name and intentions are forever associated with community support and growth.

How to Make a Planned Gift to MCF

One of the most straightforward methods to arrange a planned gift is to designate the Marietta Community Foundation as a recipient of your retirement assets or life insurance policy. This can be easily done by contacting your financial advisor or account manager to modify the beneficiary details.

Additionally, you can opt to leave a planned gift through your will or trust. This can be achieved by including language such as “I/we bequeath to Marietta Community Foundation (tax ID 74-3054287), located in Marietta, Ohio, [a specific percentage] of my/our residual estate or a sum of $[specified amount].”

Expressing your intention to leave a gift to MCF is sufficient for joining our 1788 Legacy Society, and is easily done with a Statement of Donor Intent. We are committed to working closely with you to ensure your gift is remembered and honored in the way you envision, including how you prefer to be acknowledged for your generosity.

Distinguished Members of The 1788 Legacy Society

• Ryan & Heather Allender

• Frank & Virginia Amrine

• Norman & Gertrude Baker

• Bret & Cari Bicoy

• Ron & Melissa Bishop

• John & Pamela Bostic

• Susan E. Boyer

• Jerry and Jennylou Brock

• Janet V. Chase & Theresa A. Fitzgerald

• F. Leonard & Helen G. Christy

• Jack & Barb Conlan

• John & Dee Craig

• Harold & Janet Cranston

• W. Ryan Elliott

• Eric & Lynn Erb

• William A. & Prudence A. Fields

• Stuart & Kimberly Goldsberry

• John F. Greacen

• Jack & Mary Jane Haessly

• Charles & Patty Hall

• Christopher W. Hall

• Larry & Nancy Hall

• Carole Wylie Hancock

• Lila Hill

• Ron & Louise Holmes

• Michael B. & Joyce B. Iaderosa

• Jack Louis Iams

• Glen A. & Helen J. Imhoff

• Adriaan Janssens & Carol Christy

• Richard & Clare L. Kremer

• Charlotte Kuehn

• Jeremiah & Lyndsey Kuhn

• Karl & Karen Kumpf

• Lynn Ellis Lowe

• Susan Marsch

• James S. & Brenda A. Measell

• Joseph & Barbara Meek

• Jennifer E. Miller

• Jack & Barbara Moberg

• Alma Lou Moore

• F. Isabel Morris

• Norman J. & Betsy Smith Murray

• Robert C. Murray

• Alf & Dell Nicholas

• Drs. Kenneth & Mary Owen

• Walter E. Patton

• David & Gisela Pfaff

• David & Patricia B. Phillips

• Karl Reuther & Dr. Gayle Galan

• Roy & Ellen Snediker

• Janice Stollar

• William H. & Elsa E. Thompson

• Glen "Pete" & Jean Thorne

• Steve & Inez Vekich

• Voisinet Family

• Edgar* & Suzanne Walters

• Kean A. Weaver

• Joseph H. & Luada E. Wesel

• John & Carol Wharff

• Sandra Young

• Sylvia Young

• Teri Ann Zide

Deceased