Your Legacy, Our Future
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
The Ira Lind Society recognizes the visionary fratres and friends who have included the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation in their estate plans. By making a commitment today, you ensure that our core values of leadership, scholarship, and service will endure to clear paths to graduation for generations of fratres to come.
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Bequest in Your Will
or Trust
The most common way to give. You can designate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to the Foundation.
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Beneficiary Designations
A simple way to make an impact. Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or Life Insurance policy using a provider form.
“We are joining the Ira Lind Society because Sigma Alpha Mu has played an important role in our lives, and we want to help ensure it remains strong for generations to come. For our family, this was a thoughtful and meaningful decision, one that reflects the values we share and the importance we place on giving back. We’re proud to make this commitment together and support the Fraternity’s future in a lasting way.”
— Faye & Benji Bearman (Kappa/Minnesota ’97)
Your Legacy Journey
Whether you’ve already made your plans or are just beginning the conversation, we are here to support you.
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Notify the Foundation
Have you already included us in your plans?
If you have already made a legacy gift to the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, please let us know. Sharing your intent allows us to thank you properly and welcome you into the Ira Lind Society.
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Start a Conversation
Questions about planned giving?
Planning your legacy is a personal process. The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation is here to provide the information you need to make a decision that is right for you and your family.
Planning Your Legacy
Providing the clarity you need to secure the future.
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Create a meaningful legacy through your estate by establishing a lasting resource tailored to your passion. The Foundation offers flexible pathways to fit your vision: a named Program Fund begins at $25,000, and a named Scholarship Fund at $50,000. Your deferred gift provides a sustained financial anchor, ensuring your designated chapter or program is reliably supported year after year.
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You may share the following language with your advisor to include Sigma Alpha Mu in your will or trust:
“I give and bequeath to the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation (or Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation of Canada) the sum of $______ (or ____% of my residual estate) to be used for [Insert your passion, e.g., leadership development or scholarships], ensuring my commitment to the brotherhood continues to inspire future fratres.”
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Legal Name: Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, Inc.
Federal Tax ID: 13-6093817
Status: Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation; contributions are tax-deductible as prescribed by law.
Professional Disclaimer:
The information on this website is provided for educational purposes and is not intended as legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your professional legal and financial advisors when planning your estate.