Making a planned gift directly through a donation of stock, real estate, or personal property is a powerful way to have an immediate impact on our work. This type of contribution supports the upkeep and growth of our ongoing civic education outreach programs.

If you’ve owned stock for more than a year, and it has increased in value since you bought it, transferring that stock to make your annual gift to the Society can be mutually beneficial. This way, you can avoid paying taxes on the gains you’ve made over time. Instead of writing a check for your yearly gift, think about transferring a stock you’ve held onto for a while to the Society, and then you can write a check for a new investment.

A deferred gift lets you support the Society’s endowment and can be designated for your preferred purposes.

Name the Society as a beneficiary of your existing life insurance policy or transfer ownership and beneficiary status to us. You can also designate the Society as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, such as a 401(K), 403(B), or IRA account.

Include USCHS in your long-term financial or estate plans. To leave a lasting mark, consider making the U.S. Capitol Historical Society a beneficiary in your will. You can specify the gift as a set dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets like stocks or real estate.

A Planned Gift can ensure that the programs you value will continue for future generations. There are various options for those considering USCHS in their long-term plans.