Want to take your support another step further into the future? Please consider joining The Danielle Rice Legacy Circle by designating a gift to Eastern State in your will.
Legacy gifts are essential and allow us to ensure that our shared values are passed on to future generations. With your help, we’ll continue to preserve this iconic landmark, foster dialogue about the justice system, share classroom resources with educators nationwide, and develop career pathways for justice-impacted people for decades to come.
In addition, legacy gifts don’t affect your current asset balance or cash flow. They offer simplicity (amend an already existing will), flexibility (change your gift if you wish to do so), and control (retain control of your assets should you need them in the future.)
Work with your legal, tax, and financial advisors to establish a bequest to Eastern State today. Then, contact Joel Kelly, Senior Director of Advancement, at [email protected] or (215)236-5111 x218, so we can recognize you as a member of The Danielle Rice Legacy Circle.
Legacy Circle Members
We gratefully acknowledge the members of The Danielle Rice Legacy Circle for their commitment to the future of Eastern State:
Danielle Rice, Jeffrey M. Berger, Ingrid Bogel, Ann and David Brownlee, Mark Dorfman and Chrissa Pedersen, Susan H. Edwards, & Susan Swiat
About Danielle Rice
The Danielle Rice Legacy Circle honors the memory of a great friend of Eastern State who served as Chair of our Board of Directors from 2014 to 2019.
Danielle is remembered nationally as a museum education visionary. She was an optimistic and enthusiastic advocate who guided Eastern State through a period of incredible growth, leading the charge for effective governance, strategic planning and a new mission. She also set a generous example when she made a gift to Eastern State in her will – one of the largest gifts we have ever received from an individual.
Sample Language
Eastern State does not provide legal or tax advice to individuals. The following language is provided to you to facilitate a discussion with your legal, tax, and financial advisors:
I give to Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, a 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 31-1627155) located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, for the sum of _____ [or % of my residuary estate] for its general purposes [or to support _____].
Interested in Supporting Our Mission?
Whether you're considering a major gift, planning a legacy contribution, or exploring partnership opportunities, our Senior Director of Advancement, Joel Kelly is here to help.
Contact Joel to learn how your support can help move our strategic priorities forward.
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