Legacy Donations

Memorial Donations

Memorial donations are a wonderful way to remember special people and contribute to the growth of the beautiful and lasting community treasure that is the West Virginia Botanic Garden. Memorial benches are available for purchase, or smaller gifts can be contributed to the general operating fund.

Make a Memorial Donation

Memorial Benches

There is currently one style available.

Teak Benches

Pricing

Teak benches are currently available for $5,000.

Planned Giving

The West Virginia Botanic Garden is a treasure in our community and region. Here visitors enjoy the quiet refuge of native forest, learn through the variety of educational offerings, and are inspired by the tranquil beauty of the surroundings.

The generous financial support of caring donors is vitally important for sustaining the West Virginia Botanic Garden. A gift provision included in your will can help to ensure the Garden’s continued growth and development.

Please consult your estate attorny about including a gift provision in your will, your CPA concerning tax questions, and your financial advisor.

Sample gift wording for your will.

“I give, bequeath, and devise (dollar amount or specific asset) to the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID #55-0754775, and authorize my gift to be used for its general purposes.”

Percentage Gift Provision

“I give, bequeath, and devise (all or X percent) to the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID #55-0754775, and authorize my gift to be used for its general purposes.”

“I give, bequeath, and devise (all or X percent of) the rest, residue, and remainder of my property, both real and personal, wherever situated, which I may own or be entitled to at my death, to the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID #55-0754775, and authorize my gift to be used for its general purposes.”

“I give, bequeath, and devise to (name of person) the greater of $ amount or X percent of the residue of my estate. Should (name of person) predecease me, I direct this sum or percentage to West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc., a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID #55-0754775, and authorize my gift to be used for its general purposes.”

Naming Opportunities

There are naming opportunities available for major gifts to the Garden. Please contact the Executive Director for details.