GIFTS FOR THE FUTURE OF HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE
There are many ways you can help Hancock Shaker Village, now and into the future. In addition to providing invaluable support for special and educational programs or caring for our farm animals through our annual fund, you can help continue our work to maintain and preserve our 20 historic buildings and extensive Village facilities through a designated capital contribution, donation to our endowment, or legacy gift.
Capital and planned gifts can be established in ways that benefit the Village as well as you, your family, or another charity. Bequests of cash or securities, gifts of real estate, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and making Hancock Shaker Village a beneficiary of your IRA in your will are among the most popular ways to create a long-lasting legacy at Hancock Shaker Village.
Mother Ann Society
The Mother Ann Society honors individuals and families who have made a gift to Hancock Shaker Village through their will or estate to perpetuate the Village and its programs. If you have already included the Village in your plans, please let us know so that we may thank you and invite you to become a member of this special group of supporters.
Ann Lee, universally known as Mother Ann Lee, was the founding leader of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, or what we commonly known as the Shakers. In 1774, Mother Ann and eight followers set sail for New York with the goal to establish Shaker communities based on the tenants of community, equality, simplicity, and charity. They arrived in New York City on August 6, 1774 (known as Arrival Day with Shakers) and headed up to Albany where they founded the first Shaker Village in 1776.
For more information on making a capital or planned gift, please contact the Hancock Shaker Village Development Office at 413.443.0188 x203, or email John Skavlem, Director of Development at jskavlem@hancockshakervillage.org
Please consult with a financial, tax or legal advisor about the method of contributing that is best for you.
Here are few examples of how to give to Hancock Shaker Village through a planned gift
Percentage Bequest: A percentage of the donor’s estate (in cash, stocks, or other securities) is left to Hancock Shaker Village
Specific Bequest: A specific dollar amount is left to Hancock Shaker Village
Life Insurance: You can name Hancock Shaker Village as an additional beneficiary to an existing policy. You can also purchase a new policy naming Hancock Shaker Village as beneficiary.