Planned Giving

If you or someone you know is passionate about history, education, aviation, veterans, vintage baseball, historic gardens or historic preservation, and would like to help preserve Fort Vancouver National Site for future generations to enjoy, consider talking with Tom Bashwiner, the Trust's Director of Gift Planning. Tom can meet with you to discuss financial planning tools that will benefit both your family and the Historic Reserve.

Perhaps you hold real estate that you no longer need. Studies of charitable contribution origins demonstrate that people are reluctant to dispose of their real estate holdings, even when it becomes time to do so. Reasons for their reluctance include the threat of adverse tax consequences and the uncertainties of how to transfer real estate to their heirs. In a confidential meeting, Tom can discuss with you solutions. One clear solution is the charitable lead trust, an effective strategy that can be used with income-producing real estate, both in terms of avoiding major tax hits and in accomplishing effective transfers to the next generation. It's a win-win situation for all family members and for Fort Vancouver National Site.

Many familiy retirement plan assets hold enormous potential not only to take care of their family, but also to make significant charitable contributions. Please call Tom to make a confidential appointment to discuss your family's needs.

Planned Giving Contact Info

Tom Bashwiner
Director of Gift Planning
Fort Vancouver National Trust

360.992.1815
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