Gift Planning

Learn About Wills and Bequests

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered.
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family.
You may receive estate tax savings.

How can I learn more?

How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one or more of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and designated to the institutions we support as part of your estate plan.

View Bequest Language

What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?

Request an Estate Planning Guide

Create an Online Account

Let us help you with your gift plans

Our Mission

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation supports the Museum of New Mexico system, in collaboration with the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Foundation's principal activities are fund development for exhibitions and education programs, retail and licensing programs, financial management, advocacy and special initiatives.