ALA Legacy Society

The ALA Legacy Society is a special giving circle that recognizes individuals who provide support for ALA through planned gifts. Membership belongs to those who have made a planned gift to ALA through one or more of the following methods:

Provision in their will or revocable trust

Life income gift (charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust)

Retirement plan beneficiary designation

Life insurance policy beneficiary designation

To become a member of the ALA Legacy Society, simply notify the ALA Development Office of your intentions. We can provide sample bequest language for inclusion in your will or trust or otherwise assist you with a plan that meets your philanthropic and financial goals.

One optional benefit of membership is the listing of your name on the official ALA Legacy Society Honor Roll, which may be published from time to time in connection with special ALA events and publications. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we are happy to honor your wishes.

Members of the Legacy Society support the value proposition that libraries and library work make a positive difference in the world. We welcome the opportunity to recognize those who are helping to make the future possible.

For more information regarding the Legacy Society, please contact the ALA Development Office at development@ala.org or telephone 312.280.5049.