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
Celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week: October 20-26, 2025
Did you know National Estate Planning Awareness Week starts October 20? Read more to see four questions you should consider to ensure your estate plan is complete.
The Reconciliation Bill: New Rules for Charitable Gifts
Do you know how the new tax laws will affect your charitable giving opportunities and benefits? Read more to maximize your tax savings while realizing your philanthropic goals.
August Is National Make-A-Will Month—Time to Make the Most of Your Will Power
If you’ve been putting off creating or updating your will, August is the perfect time to ensure your plans are in place. Read more about the importance of having an up-to-date will.
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