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As a gift to people like you, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to make it easy for you to make a will or trust at no cost.
Name The White House Historical Association as a beneficiary and avoid unwanted taxes
Assets like 401(k)s, IRAs, and other accounts, can make great planned gifts and may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes.
Maximize your benefits through gifts that pay you back
Learn about additional ways to leave a planned gift that have immediate benefits for you and your loved ones.
Make an impact today with a tax-smart gift
Choosing to donate non-cash assets diversifies giving options and maximizes the impact of charitable contributions.
Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to The White House Historical Association for tax-efficient giving.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Planned giving helps fuel our mission
A gift in your will creates a legacy for the future. The work of the White House Historical Association preserves a profound symbol of freedom and democracy for people around the world. The White House does not belong to any one person or President. The White House belongs to the American people. Help ensure our mission continues well into the future to exhibit the best of American arts and culture, share the rich history of the White House, inspire civics education, and educate the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the designation of your gift to a specific program or use. Please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss possibilities that meet your philanthropic goals and help you create a personalized gift agreement.
The White House Historical Association has never accepted any money from government sources, ensuring our mission commitment to being non-partisan. We are a private, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, working with the White House as a non-profit partner, but not led by it.
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name:Rosemary Calderalo, Ph.D.
Title :Senior Director of Planned Giving
Phone:202-218-4329
Email:rcalderalo@whha.org
Already included us in your estate plan? Send us a message to let us know!