Photo of saber tooth cat teeth in the fossil lab

Planned Giving

When you give to the Museums, you support our scientists' research on the planet's biodiversity. You are also creating tomorrow's scientists. Our teacher resources make each field trip a learning experience, our education outreach brings the science of discovery to schools all over LA.


Welcome to Planned Giving

Many individuals have found gift planning to be an excellent way to support the Natural History Museums while enjoying estate-planning opportunities that minimize federal and state taxes. The wide degree of flexibility permitted in arranging a gift plan while still obtaining favorable tax benefits makes such gifts popular estate-planning tools and a wonderful way to create a legacy.

The Natural History Museums established the Hildegarde Howard Society to honor and recognize benefactors who have included the Museums in their estate plans. Learn more about the Hildegarde Howard Society.

Life Stage Gift Planner™

Learn about the issues you may be dealing with as you decide which type of gift is most appropriate given your life situation.

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Hildegarde Howard Society

The Natural History Museums established the Hildegarde Howard Society to honor and recognize benefactors who have included the Museums in their estate plans.

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Simple Gift. Huge Impact.

We invite you to consider including the Natural History Museums in your will. Find out how you can leave your legacy.

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