Leave a Legacy of Wonder
You can play a vital role in shaping the High Desert Museum’s future through a legacy or planned gift. A legacy gift is a meaningful way to reflect your values, celebrate your passions, and make a difference for years to come.
By including the High Desert Museum in your estate plans, you ensure that future generations will continue to explore, learn and be inspired.
There are many ways to create a legacy, from a simple bequest in your will, gifts of retirement assets, life insurance or charitable trusts. We invite you to explore the possibilities and discover how your generosity can help shape the future of the High Desert Museum.
By making a legacy gift, you’ll join a community of forward-thinking supporters in the R.W. Chandler Legacy Society. As a member, you’ll be honored with special recognition, exclusive events, unique learning opportunities, and meaningful connections with others who share your passion for the High Desert Museum.
About R.W. Chandler
Robert “Bob” Chandler was a devoted community leader whose generosity helped establish the High Desert Museum. He played a key role in its growth, providing ongoing financial support and serving as Board Chair from 1989 to 1990. At his passing in 1996, Bob made a lasting statement about the High Desert Museum’s importance by including it in his estate plans – marking the Museum’s first ever planned gift. His legacy continues to provide vital, perpetual support, helping secure the Museum’s future.
Take action today for an impact tomorrow
Help ensure that the natural and cultural resources of the High Desert endure for generations to come. Your gift, and the lives it touches, can be your legacy.
To take the first step, please email Chief of Philanthropy, Kia Sullivan at ksullivan@highdesertmuseum.org. She will be glad to assist you in the process or answer any questions.
View the Bequest Intention Form here.
The High Desert Museum is a qualified 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID # 51-079336
Learn more about the following:
- Bequests
- Charitable Distributions from IRAs
- Donor Advised Funds
- Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
- Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
- Securities or Real Estate