Legacy Giving
One of the most impactful ways you can help safeguard the future of Green-Wood is by making a planned gift. Your support will ensure Green-Wood is able to preserve and share its art, history, and nature for generations to come. Thank you!
The Pierrepont Legacy Circle recognizes supporters of Green-Wood who have included The Green-Wood Historic Fund in their wills or estate plans. In appreciation of your dedication to the future of Green-Wood, we’ll be pleased to invite you to special events and keep you up-to-date with insider information. Members of the Pierrepont Legacy Circle are occasionally acknowledged in Green-Wood publications. If you would prefer your gift be anonymous, let us know when notifying us of your intended gift.
How to make a bequest
To help you get started on your estate plans, we’ve partnered with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
If you already have a will and would like to add a bequest to Green-Wood, or are working on your will without the FreeWill tool, here is sample language:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to The Green-Wood Historic Fund, located at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11232, (the sum of $_______) or (____% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, real and personal) or (____ shares of ______ stock/corporation) for its general charitable purposes.”
This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor if needed.
Already named Green-Wood in your will or trust?
Have you already included a gift to The Green-Wood Historic Fund in your will or trust? Please fill out this online form to let us know, or download this form and send it in via email or mail. We would love to thank you for your generosity and find out how you’d like to be acknowledged!
Non-profit information
The Green-Wood Historic Fund is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation (TIN: 11-3450678). Our full legal name and address is:
The Green-Wood Historic Fund, Inc.
500 25th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Can I leave a bequest for care of my lot at Green-Wood?
Yes, but it requires a separate process. Please note that such bequests are not considered charitable donations. Alternatively, you may wish to establish a Perpetual Care Fund during your lifetime, allowing you to create an endowment dedicated to the ongoing maintenance of your lot. To explore your options, or to request an estimate of the endowment required to care for your lot, please contact the Executive Office at 718-788-7850 or via email at title@green-wood.com. Visit our FAQ Page for more information here.
Pierrepont Legacy Circle: about the name
The Pierrepont Legacy Circle pays homage to Henry Evelyn Pierrepont, a pivotal figure in Brooklyn’s history and a founder of The Green-Wood Cemetery. Renowned as the “first citizen” of Brooklyn—which until 1898 was not part of New York City—Pierrepont is regarded as one of the first city planners in the United States. Today, the Pierrepont Legacy Circle proudly honors those who embody his spirit of patronage and dedication to the future of Brooklyn’s oldest dedicated public greenspace—Green-Wood.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Alpert, Senior Vice President of Development and Programming, at lisa_alpert@green-wood.com.
Please note that bequests made to The Green-Wood Historic Fund are charitable donations and cannot be used for the care of specific lots, payments for cemetery property, burial or cremation fees, or any other charges related to interment at Green-Wood.
The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor if needed.