Legacy Gifts

Leaving a Gift to the Denver Astronomical Society or The Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund

For over 75 years, the Denver Astronomical Society has made an astronomical impact on the residents of the Front Range and the skies above. Tens of thousands have attended our Open Houses and experienced the universe through a telescope with their own eyes for the first time. For nearly 50 years, the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund has awarded dozens of scholarships to deserving students so that they might further their education in the sciences. Together, we can ensure that the DAS and the VNHA remain at the forefront of astronomical education and experience here on the Front Range for a long time.

When you include a gift to the DAS or VNHA in your will or legacy plans, you will continue to encourage the love of astronomy for future generations.

Bequest Language

Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact. Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other provisions are specified.

The federal tax ID number for the Denver Astronomical Society and the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund is 84-0952430

Below is suggested language to use when drafting your bequest.

Sample Language

“I give to ____ [either “the Denver Astronomical Society” or “the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund”], a nonprofit corporation with a mailing address at PO Box 102738, Denver, CO 80250, or its successor thereto, for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose
[One or more of the following]
A dollar amount
OR
A percentage of my estate
OR
(Describe the astronomical equipment or materials)
OR
The residue of my estate after specific bequests have been satisfied.”

To designate your provision for a particular purpose:

“I give to ____ [either “the Denver Astronomical Society” or “the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund”], a nonprofit corporation with a mailing address at PO Box 102738, Denver, CO 80250, or its successor thereto
[One or more of the following]
A dollar amount
OR
A percentage of my estate
OR
(Describe the astronomical equipment or materials)
OR
The residue of my estate after specific bequests have been satisfied.

This gift should be used for _______________________________ [state the purpose (“for
improvements/expansion/maintenance of the Kline-Dodge Dark Site” for example)] if and so long as [the Denver Astronomical Society or the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund] determines that the need exists. If [the Denver Astronomical Society or the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund] shall determine at the outset or at a later time that the need does not exist, or no longer exists, or for some reason it is not possible (or prudent) to administer my gift as originally intended, then [the Denver Astronomical Society or the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund] may, in its sole and uncontrolled discretion, direct the use of my bequest for a purpose related as closely as possible to that stated above.”

If you have named the Denver Astronomical Society or the Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship Fund in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure your gift is used according to your wishes. Notifying us of your plans will enable us to plan for the use of your future gift. However, we will keep your name and gift strictly confidential if you prefer to remain anonymous.

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your results.