Beneficiary Designations

A Simple Way to Create a Powerful Legacy

At the Smithsonian American Art Museum, we ensure that millions of people across the nation will continue to enjoy our cultural heritage through America's finest artworks. Naming the Smithsonian American Art Museum a beneficiary is a simple, yet impactful way you can support this mission into the future.

You can name SAAM as a beneficiary of all or part of your:

IRA or other retirement plan
Life insurance policy
Commercial annuities
Donor advised fund

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Your Next Steps

Contact your plan administrator to request a change of beneficiary form (or log on to your provider's website to update online).

Decide what percentage (1 to 100) you would like us to receive and name us, along with the percentage you chose, on the beneficiary form.

Return the form to your plan administrator and keep a copy for your records.

Notify us of your gift so we can thank you and welcome you into the American Art Legacy Society.

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