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Planned Gifts

Beginning with the extraordinary gift of Edward W. Bok to the American people and through the loyal and generous support of our friends over the years. Bok Tower Gardens continues to provide a sanctuary for "birds and people," a garden of unparalleled beauty and serenity and a world-recognized carillon.

A growing number of friends, through their wills or other planned gifts, are ensuring that Edward Bok's commitment to excellence will continue to encourage Bok Tower Garden to grow. A Planned Gift to Bok Tower Garden can enable you to:

• Ensure that assets, which might otherwise go to the government, are passed on to individuals and organizations important to you
• Substantially decrease your income tax and estate burden to federal and state governments
• Through thoughtful tax planning ultimately increase the amount provided to your heirs
• Increase your income and avoid capital gains tax by contributing to the Bok Tower Gardens Foundation's Life Income Plan

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Gifts to Bok Tower Gardens Through Honor and Memorial Gifts

There are so many tangible things that can add value to and enrich our lives. But most important to many of us are the people who are closest to us - those we admire, respect, cherish, and love. We all have special relationships with people whose impact on our lives is priceless.

One of the ways an increasing number of people chose to honor the special people in their lives are through charitable gifts.

Because so many have all of the material things they need in life, more and more people are supporting worthy organizations and institutions as a way of honoring that special person "who has everything."

Whether given in memory of a friend or loved one who has passed away or as a tribute to one still living, these special gifts can touch friends and family deeply while they improve the world around us. Memorial/Honor gifts can be made in any amount and a separate acknowledgement will be mailed directly to the individual or family members. Listing of your gift will appear in the Bok Tower Gardens Annual Report.

Making "Special Occasion" Gifts

Gifts made in honor of loved ones at times such as Mother's Day or Father's Day, at the birth of a child or grandchild, birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, or other special occasion can be sincere reminders to friends or family members of how much you care.

The Visitor Center presents a special opportunity for commemorative naming. It provides the satisfaction of contributing in an important way to the well being of a National Historic Landmark and at the same time allows you to put your mark on something that will withstand the test of time.

Through the naming opportunities still available, your gift can memorialize your family's name, or that of loved ones or friends, providing a lasting testimony of your spirit of generosity and concern, and a memorial for generations to come. For more information contact Marjola Burdeshaw at 863.676.1408, ext. 2245 or email mburdeshaw@boktower.org.