Consider a Legacy with the Garden
You can be a part of our story.
Rooted in over 150 years of history, the Missouri Botanical Garden has the strongest of foundations. Over these years, special donors have followed the example of our founder Henry Shaw and created gifts to secure our future.
These gifts allow the Garden to grow and flourish, to discover plants and share knowledge with our community, our guests, and our partners across the planet.
You can help write our next chapter.
NEW LAW: Federal economic stimulus legislation may affect your giving. Special Tax Incentives for Giving
Getting Started
There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on Missouri Botanical Garden. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.
- Giving Through Your Estate
- Giving With Tax Benefits
- Giving While Generating Income
Make a Bequest
A bequest is a gift provision in your will or revocable living trust. All assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to Missouri Botanical Garden at the end of your life.
- Gift of a percentage of your estate
- Gift of a specific dollar amount
The Ideal Gift for You?
When determining the right gift option, it’s vital to first decide your most important personal and family goal. This could range from maximizing tax benefits to preserving assets for your heirs.
Join the Heritage Society
Each day donors to the Garden are supporting the preservation of historic sites, world-class horticulture displays, and hundreds of programs that enrich the community.