LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society honors individuals who commit to preserving our shared history through estate gifts. By including La Crosse County Historical Society in their estate plans, members ensure that future generations can access, learn from, and celebrate our local heritage.

How to Give

Legacy gifts, also known as planned gifts, are simple ways to create lasting impact. Supporters may include the Society in a will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or charitable trust. These gifts provide tax advantages while sustaining our mission for years to come. Legacy gifts can be unrestricted or designated for a specific purpose. 

Sample Bequest Language

"I give to La Crosse County Historical Society, a WI nonprofit located in La Crosse, WI operating under 501c3 tax-exempt status EIN 39-1228755, the sum of $_____ (or ____% of my estate), (or other personal property described herein), to be used for its general purposes (or state specific designation). If at anytime it becomes impossible or impractical for my gift to be used for the above designated purpose, La Crosse County Historical Society shall use my gift for a purpose and in a manner that most closely meets my original intention."

Legacy Society Member Benefits

• Recognition in LCHS publications and at events

• Invitations to exclusive events

• Lifetime subscription to our newsletter

• Special updates about our work and projects

Join the Legacy Society

To discuss a planned gift or notify us that you have included LCHS in your estate plans, please call 608-782-1980 or email admin@lchshistory.org. You can also complete and return our Legacy Gift Statement of Intent Form. 

Legacy Society Donors