Welcome to Planned Giving
When you make a planned gift to Cranbrook, you help us continue fulfilling our mission to develop a diverse and inclusive community of people who will live with purpose and integrity, create with passion, explore with curiosity, and strive for excellence.
To get started creating your legacy at Cranbrook, learn about the different gift options available to you by exploring What to Give and How to Give. Then compare gift options and calculate how these gifts could work for you.
To make it easy to build your charitable legacy at Cranbrook, we’ve partnered with FreeWill: a free online estate planning tool. In about 20 minutes, FreeWill guides you through writing your will or trust and makes it simple to donate any amount of your estate to Cranbrook with a legacy gift in your will.
And, of course, if you have any questions, please contact us. We enjoy working with you to accomplish your philanthropic and financial goals.
We invite you to consider including Cranbrook in your will.
We invite you to join our society honoring our generous donors.
Learn which type of gift may be appropriate at your stage of life.
Compare gift types to see which will best meet your goals.
Planned Giving Blog
Two Simple Ways to Make Tax-Wise Charitable Gifts from Your IRA
Giving from your IRA benefits you, your loved ones, and your favorite charitable organizations. Read more to learn about two easy, tax-wise ways to give.
How to Make the Most of the Type and Timing of Your Charitable Gift
There are several factors to consider when choosing the timing and type of gift that best matches your circumstances. Read more to learn how to optimize your charitable giving.
Maximize Your Philanthropy and Minimize Your Taxes with a Charitable Trust
Do you want to learn how to maximize your giving through the creative use of charitable trusts? Read more for strategies about making timely adjustments to your trust portfolio for that purpose.
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