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Create a Legacy for Our Community

When you establish a legacy gift with The Ark, you will help ensure that The Ark remains a vital safety net for our Jewish community for generations to come.

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The Ark Legacy Society

The Ark Legacy Society honors those who have created a lasting legacy through their estate plans. Legacy Society members have completed a Declaration of Intent to provide for The Ark in various ways that will provide permanent support for The Ark and sustain our vital mission and programs for decades to come.

 

We are grateful for their vision, generosity, and dedication to our community.

What is a Legacy Gift?

There are many ways to create a legacy gift, each of which has different benefits, and all of which will have a profound impact for the future of The Ark, and our community. Some of the most common are: 

 

  • A bequest in a will, trust, or estate plan 
  • Designating The Ark as a beneficiary on a retirement account, pension fund, or life insurance policy 
  • Making a cash gift to The Ark’s endowment 
  • Establishing income-generating gift through a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust 

 

To get started, you should discuss these options with your attorney or financial advisor, to understand what option is right for you.

 

If you need a recommendation for a professional to speak with, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to help! 

 

When you are ready, contact Adam Parker, Director of Development, to share your plans and complete a Declaration of Intent form.  

 

Adam Parker, Director of Development 

773-973-0090 | aparker@arkchicago.org

 

If you have already provided for The Ark in your estate plans, please let us know! We would love to recognize you as a member of the Legacy Society, by name or anonymously, if you would prefer.

 

Declaration of Intent Form

 

To formalize your legacy gift to The Ark, please complete the online Declaration of Intent form below or download the PDF and return by email to Adam Parker at aparker@arkchicago.org.

 

 

Download the PDF