Voyager Legacy Giving Society
There are many ways to support Science Friday with a planned gift. The simplest ways are to establish a bequest to benefit Science Friday, or make Science Friday the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or a qualified retirement account. Doing so establishes your legacy of supporting science and making it part of our everyday lives and conversations. You can set up any of those gifts today and, if you do, please let us know by filling in the form below.
When I started Science Friday in 1991, I wanted listeners to learn something new each week. To be inspired by what they hear and say “hey, guess what I heard today” at the dinner table with family and friends.
The need to know about and talk about science—especially the research that impacts our lives and our planet—is even greater today than it was then. And that need isn’t going to go away anytime soon. That’s why I strongly believe that Science Friday needs to continue sharing the latest science news and information long after I’ve stepped away from the mic.
This belief led me to include Science Friday in my estate plans. That allows me to help ensure that Science Friday continues making an impact and inspiring dinner table discussions long after I’m gone. If listeners—like you—include Science Friday in their wills or make other planned gifts, then together we will make it possible for Science Friday to continue producing high quality science journalism for generations to come, regardless of how people get information 40 or 100 years from now.
Science Friday for generations to come? Together, we can make that a reality.
—Ira Flatow
When you become a member of the Voyager Legacy Giving Society (VLGS), you establish your support for Science Friday in the present and provide support for Science Friday’s future. As a way to say thank you and strengthen our relationship, we will send you special updates regarding Science Friday’s impact and accomplishments, invite you to events (including events just for VLGS members), and recognize you in Science Friday publications (but only with your permission).
“Science Friday creates that magic combination of curiosity and enthusiasm for science and technology — I’m always learning new things about topics I never knew I’d be interested in because of the wonder of discovery that SciFri brings each week. I also believe that a strong society requires science literacy and that we’ll always need trustworthy science news to educate us. But science journalism doesn’t happen if we don’t support it, and funding for it will always be required, which is why I’m proud to include Science Friday in my estate planning. We need Science Friday to continue to inspire for generations to come.” —Jeff P., New York
“I’m a retired organic chemist who has listened to Science Friday for many years, on air and via the podcast.
I love Science Friday because I hear in-depth discussions of scientific and medical breakthroughs I don’t hear elsewhere. I have included this program in my estate plan because Science Friday does such a great job promoting science literacy. And it’s a lot of fun to listen to!”
—Susan D. Boettger, Fayetteville, NY
Interested in supporting Science Friday through a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder annuity trust, a charitable remainder unitrust, a charitable lead trust, a pooled income fund, or a retained life estate? If so, please contact George Harper, our Stewardship Manager, to discuss these possibilities. You can reach him at gharper@sciencefriday.com or (212) 840-2244 ext. 42.
Sample Bequest Language
“I give, devise and bequeath to Science Friday, 30 Broad Street, Suite 801, New York, NY 10004, the sum of $__________ or __________% of my estate/or the following specific asset____________ for the benefit of Science Friday and its general charitable purposes.”
Science Friday is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and our employer identification number (EIN) is 13-4252173. Please use this number to further identify us when making a legacy gift. If you have questions or would like to discuss including Science Friday in your estate plans, contact George Harper, our Stewardship Manager at gharper@sciencefriday.com or (212) 840-2244 ext. 42.
The information provided is not intended to be legal or tax advice. It is advisable to consult with qualified estate planning professionals such as attorneys, accountants, and financial planners, when drafting your will or estate plan.
Have questions? Contact us at gharper@sciencefriday.com or (212) 840-2244 ext. 42