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Bequests
The art museum's trustee Henry Freund and his wife Joyce promised a generous future gift to the museum. They were then welcomed into the museum's Legacy Circle by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Harold J. Meyerman. More on Bequests >>.
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Generous Bequest
Joyce Saxon was a manager for 25 years with a global advertising agency where she was responsible for placing $51-M a year in broadcast advertising. Spending a portion of the winter in the desert, she joined all of the Councils supporting the Palm Springs Art Museum as well as the Legacy Circle when she had her attorney add the Palm Springs Art Museum to her estate plan. More on Generous Bequest >>.
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Velma Dawson's Trust
One year to the day after her star was added to the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Velma Dawson's life was celebrated in the Annenberg Theater. Velma's legacy lives on through her bequest and her contributions to the lives of everyone who enjoyed her creation...Howdy Doody! More on Velma Dawson's Trust >>.
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A Bequest from Barbara and Jeffrey Kaplan
"My husband and I are very happy to be members of the museum's Legacy Circle. In all honesty, it was a relatively easy decision for us to make as the museum became such an important part of our lives after we moved to Palm Springs more than 6 years ago." More on A Bequest from Barbara and Jeffrey Kaplan >>.
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Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Legacy Circle member Gloria Clinton is a Docent at the Palm Springs Art Museum. She is also a member of the Associates Council and the Artists' Council. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.
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The Older You Are -- The Better it Gets!
When I first decided to move to Palm Springs two years ago, I was above all enchanted by the weather - anything but the damp cold winters of Mid-Atlantic Delaware or its hot and very humid summers. More on The Older You Are -- The Better it Gets! >>.
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
Norma Maloof's husband Gerald established a testamentary trust many years ago, and named the art museum as a beneficiary. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.
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Property Turns Into Income
Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially to $118,000. More on Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.
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Contemporary Art Council member Carol A. Frankel
"I am a former Clevelander for whom the visual arts have been essential in my life. Now a desert resident, I am 'over the moon' to be able to enjoy the excellence of the Palm Springs Art Museum." More on Contemporary Art Council member Carol A. Frankel >>.
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A Bequest to Further the Collection
A Legacy Circle member has promised her precious collection of Picasso Ceramics to the Palm Springs Art Museum. She and her late husband collected these delightful objects from around the world. More on A Bequest to Further the Collection >>.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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IRA Proceeds Benefit Museum
My husband and I have supported the art museum for more than 30 years! We are very pleased about the recent growth and new direction we see throughout the museum, particularly in the area of contemporary art. More on IRA Proceeds Benefit Museum >>.
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Gift of Real Estate with Retained Life Estate
On April 1, 1947, when Miss Cornelia B. White presented the deed to her beautifully landscaped Tahquitz Drive estate to H. Earl Hoover, VP, Board of Trustees, for use as the site of the Palm Springs Desert Museum. More on Gift of Real Estate with Retained Life Estate >>.
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Bequest to Grow Art Museum Summer Camp
Years ago when I had an opportunity to make a gift to the art museum, I was "brainstorming" with then director, Janice Lyle, as to how my commitment could be earmarked. More on Bequest to Grow Art Museum Summer Camp >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed >>.
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New Sculpture Installed
The museum recently installed a new sculpture near the Buddy Rogers Box Office. It is Herbert Bayer's untitled painted steel sculpture from 1958. More on New Sculpture Installed >>.
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Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting the Palm Springs Art Museum. They wanted to give back in a way that would help our organization fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.
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*Most of these testimonials are from your friends and neighbors here in the Coachella Valley. We are grateful to them for sharing their thoughts about their gift plans in order to give you some ideas for your promised future gift to the art museum.
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