Founded in 1991, the Legacy Circle recognizes members and friends who demonstrate their deep commitment to the visual, performing, and media arts of our time by including the Walker Art Center in their estate plans. Through their foresight and generosity, these individuals play a key role in establishing a sound foundation for the Walker and ensuring its growth and success in the future.

Testamentary gifts support a wide range of projects--from maintaining the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to providing endowed acquisition funds for works of art. Bequests of all sizes, and other planned gifts, sustain and strengthen all that is distinctive about the museum and help guarantee its continued vitality for generations to come.

 
Legacy Circle Membership Benefits
Members of the Legacy Circle receive invitations to selected museum events and programs. Members are acknowledged, with their permission, in the Annual Report, on lobby door panels, and in other museum publications.

Membership Qualifications
It is simple to qualify for membership in the Legacy Circle. You are eligible by informing the Walker Art Center's Development office that you have arranged for one of the following:

1. A gift to the Walker in your will (or revocable trust) known as a bequest. You may wish to leave the Walker a bequest for a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. Your gift could include cash, stock, bonds, or personal property. The Walker can also be named to receive the remainder of your estate or as a contingent beneficiary if other beneficiaries do not survive you. Your estate receives a charitable deduction for your bequest to the Walker.
   
   
2. A beneficiary designation from your retirement plan. Retirement plan assets may be subject to very high taxation rates at your death. Designating the Walker to receive retirement plan assets can provide an important gift at considerable tax savings.
   
   
3. A life income trust that can enable you to receive an income for life while making a gift to the Walker. With this type of gift you can obtain an income tax deduction, reduce your estate taxes, and protect your financial security during your lifetime.
   
   
4. Naming the Walker as owner and beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or purchasing a new policy to benefit the Walker.
   
   
5. A promised gift of art that the Walker has agreed to accept.
   
   
6. Tax-advantaged gifts of securities, property, or art to be made over time, during your lifetime.
   
   

To become a member of the Legacy Circle or to request additional planned giving information, please call Nellie Sylwester at 612.375.7642 or e-mail nellie.sylwester@walkerart.org.  

Legacy Circle Members
Since its founding in 1991, the Legacy Circle has received remarkable support from dedicated families and individuals who want to ensure that future generations can enjoy the Walker Art Center. Follow the links below or click here for testimonials from some of the members. The Walker Art Center gratefully acknowledges the ongoing generosity and sustaining support of the Legacy Circle:

• Martha and Bruce Atwater
  
• Mike and Roz Baker
  
• Peggy and Ralph Burnet
  
• Mrs. Julius Davis
  
• Kenneth and Judy Dayton
  
• Martha Dayton and Thomas Nelson
• Mary H. Dayton
  
• Denise M. Engebretson
  
• Shirley and Miles Fiterman
  
• Sara Jarvinen
• Erwin and Miriam Kelen
  
• Barbara S. Longfellow
  
• Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. McCannel
  
• William W. and Nadine M. McGuire
• Thomas J. Petters Family Foundation
  
• Richardson* and Susan Okie
  
• Dr. and Mrs. Stacy Roback
  
• Lucy Rogers and Larry Grant
  
• Mr. and Mrs. Edmond R. Ruben*
  
• Berneen Rose Rudolph
  
• William Boss Sandberg
  
• Art and Nancy Schwalm
  
• Edward O. Swanson*
  
• Joanne and Philip Von Blon
  
• Billy Weisman
  
• Jody Weisman
  
• Mindy and Steven Wexler
  
• Margaret and Angus Wurtele
  
• Anonymous (5)
  
  
  *Deceased