Planning an estate or life-income gift is a powerful and strategic way to support the Adler Planetarium now and in the future. We are pleased to offer information below that may help your consideration. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your intentions, please contact:

Elizabeth Lucas
Planned and Major Gifts Officer
312-322-0553
elucas@adlerplanetarium.org

Estate donors of any level are eligible for membership in The Max & Sophie Adler Society, offering benefits and recognition. We invite you to consider making your intentions known during the Lift-Off! Campaign for Chicago's Space Center to become a Charter Member of this philanthropy society.

Providing for the Adler in your will demonstrates your commitment to the museum and ensures its strong future. Your attorney can revise your will to include a gift to the Adler.

Through a charitable remainder trust, you can receive current tax and financial advantages today, while retaining income for life or a period of time you specify. Each year you receive an amount determined at the time you make the gift. The financial security provided through this giving vehicle is a welcome source of income during retirement.

Establish a guaranteed income for life with no investment worries or responsibilities by making a charitable gift annuity to the Adler. You will receive an attractive rate of return and generous tax benefits when you transfer cash or securities in the form of a gift annuity. With your gift commitment you will receive a pre-determined percentage back in the form of annual payments for life. The annual income paid to you is based upon your age at the time you make the gift. The guaranteed rate of return remains constant for life.

Over time your insurance needs can change and your life insurance may no longer be needed for the reason it was purchased. You can support the Adler by naming the museum as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your policy.

You may contribute your home or other real estate to the Adler, while retaining use of the property for as long as you live. Using a life estate arrangement, you continue to care for the property, pay the taxes and receive income it generates. By making the gift of property by deed, it does not pass through your probate estate at death, saving unnecessary expenses and delays. In addition to the reward of making this generous commitment to the Adler, you will enjoy a tax deduction now.

Using a company pension for an IRA account, you may accumulate funds beyond your needs and those of your family. In this case, you may contribute these accounts to the Adler. You will provide for the continued good work of the museum and gain important tax benefits.

Become a charter member today in The Max & Sophie Adler Society. Named in honor of the Adler Planetarium's benefactors, The Max & Sophie Adler Society recognizes individuals who provide for the Adler through a life-income gift or bequest.

Adler Society members receive exclusive benefits including exhibition and sky show previews, estate planning seminars, and invitations to special events and programs.

For more information about The Max & Sophie Adler Society please contact:

Elizabeth Lucas
Planned and Major Gifts Officer
312-322-0553
elucas@adlerplanetarium.org