An open letter about the astronomy program
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Legacy donations and bequests
We surely need the support of major donors who are in a position to make a legacy donation of cash during their lifetime, or by way of a bequest. Such donations can inspire a burst of creativity and rapid progress. They offer a deeply meaningful way for a donor to partner with us to achieve something significant that parallels a life-long interests they have had.
The institute does not generally seek donations and bequests in order to support its current or new mission interests, but it does seek support for capital projects, such as facilities improvements and the construction of new buildings, such as the astronomy center.
Legacy decisions involving meteorite collections ... We are keenly interested in engaging with collectors of meteoritess who are contemplating a legacy decision and who can envisage what it will mean to have their collection remain for the enjoyment of future generations in eastern Maine as a catalytic focus for visitors to the astronomy center.
This Guide provides a broad overview of the multiplicity of ways in which financial planners can help donors with questions about how they can best support the institute by way of their donations. Our Financial Consultant is available to answer discreet question.
A fiscally conservative organization ... For decades, the institute has been 98% publicly supported each year, without exception.
Joerg-Henner Lotze, the Director of the institute, is pleased to answer questions by email, to speak by telephone or zoom, and to travel to meet in-person. Our financial advisor is standing by to answer detailed questions.
joerg@eaglehill.us
718-715-2824