Legacy Giving Testimonial

In this three-minute legacy giving testimonial for the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, a donor explains why the museum is part of the donor’s will, and how simple that was to set up. It speaks to supporters who want to learn about leaving a lasting gift.

The donor talks about the museum’s oral history program, which holds about 5,500 interviews with veterans and people from the home front, told in their own words. The veterans had to see things nobody should ever have to see, and because they can’t forget, the donor says, “we need to make sure that it’s never forgotten.” The video also shows World War II reenactors opening fire.

When a staff member mentioned the Legacy program, the donor was already working on a will, so the donor set aside a percentage of the estate for the museum. Gifts can also come through a 401(k), and the forms are online. For anyone unsure how it works, the donor suggests seeing a financial advisor, an attorney or someone at the bank. The donor’s verdict: “it’s very easy to do.” Legacy gifts support the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, which runs the museum day to day.