What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?

August is National Make-A-Will Month—a meaningful reminder to create or update your will and reflect on the people, places, and causes that have shaped your life.

A legacy is about more than the assets you leave behind. It’s about the values you pass on, the lives you touch, and the impact you choose to make for future generations.

By including the Marion Institute in your estate plans, you can help ensure the work you believe in continues for years to come. Planned gifts of any size strengthen the Marion Institute’s endowment, providing long-term support for programs that connect people to healthy food, regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and resilient communities.

Whether you’ve already created an estate plan or are just beginning the process, National Make-A-Will Month is an ideal time to ask yourself:

• Does my estate plan reflect what matters most to me today?
• Have I included the people and charitable causes I hope to support?
• What impact do I want my legacy to have on future generations?
• Have I already included the Marion Institute in my estate plans?

By sharing your intentions with us, we’ll have the opportunity to thank you personally, better understand your wishes, and welcome you into the Marion Institute Legacy Society. With your permission, we’ll also recognize your generosity alongside others who have made this meaningful commitment to our future.

Learn more about the Marion Institute Legacy Society and let us know about your plans.