Planned Giving & Estate Support

Leaving a Legacy of Remembrance

Your legacy can help preserve the stories, service, and sacrifices of New York's veterans for generations to come. By including the Friends of the New York State Military Museum in your estate plans, you ensure that our mission — to protect, honor, and share the military history of New York State — will continue to thrive for years to come.

How to Include the Friends in Your Estate Plans

There are several ways you can support the Friends through a planned gift:

  • Bequests: Name the Friends of the New York State Military Museum as a beneficiary in your will or trust.
  • Retirement Accounts & IRAs: Designate the Friends as a full or partial beneficiary of your retirement account.
  • Life Insurance Policies: Name the Friends as a beneficiary of a new or existing policy.
  • Charitable Trusts: Speak to your estate planner about establishing a charitable remainder trust or similar vehicle.

Sample Bequest Language

"I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Friends of the New York State Military Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 14-1742563), located in Saratoga Springs, NY, the sum of $______ [or ____% of my estate] to be used in support of its mission."

We're Here to Help

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you (or your financial advisor) about how your planned gift can align with your legacy and our mission. All inquiries are confidential and without obligation.

📧 Email us at timothy.holmes@friendsnysmm.com or call us at 518-226-0490 to learn more.

Tax Status

The Friends of the New York State Military Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts and bequests are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.