Support the Arts with a Beneficiary Designation Gift
A beneficiary designation gift allows you to name Plains Art Museum as a beneficiary of assets you already own—like retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or financial accounts. It’s one of the easiest and most impactful ways to make a legacy gift.
What Is a Beneficiary Designation Gift?
Instead of including a gift in your will or trust, you simply designate Plains Art Museum to receive assets from:
- Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), 403(b), etc.)
- Life insurance policies
- Bank accounts or CDs (via “Payable on Death” or POD designations)
- Investment or brokerage accounts (via “Transfer on Death” or TOD designations)
You retain full control of these assets during your lifetime, and the gift passes directly to the organization—bypassing probate.
Benefits of This Type of Gift
- Easy to set up—no need to visit a lawyer
- Flexible—you can change beneficiaries at any time
- Tax-wise—especially with retirement accounts, which may be heavily taxed if left to heirs
- Private—these gifts do not become part of the public probate record
How to Make a Beneficiary Gift
- Request a beneficiary designation form from your financial institution or plan administrator.
- List Plains Art Museum EIN 41-1260780, as a full or partial beneficiary.
- Notify us of your gift (optional but appreciated!) so we can honor your wishes.
Let Your Legacy Reflect Your Love for the Arts
By naming Plains Art Museum as a beneficiary, you ensure that future generations can experience the beauty, creativity, and connection that the arts bring to life.
Click here to be directed to the estate gift notification form. Completing this document if you have named Plains Art Museum as a beneficiary, is extremely helpful as it helps us be aware for the future and thank you for your generosity.