Goals & Benefits
There are many ways to support Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. These options will help you achieve different goals.
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Make an important impact to the Foundation that doesn't cost you anything during your lifetime, but that is priceless as part of the legacy that you leave behind. |
Include a gift from your will or trust (cash, specific property, or a share of the estate). |
A great way to provide resources that help the Foundation. |
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Avoid capital gains liability and take an income tax deduction. |
Use gifts of stock or appreciated securities instead of cash to make your gift. |
Buy low and give high — while avoiding capital gains tax. |
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Leave more of your estate to your heirs. |
Name the Foundation as beneficiary of your retirement plan and leave less-taxed assets to family. |
Eliminate income tax on retirement plan assets, and free up other property to pass to your heirs. |
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Continue to receive benefits back from the assets you give to the Foundation — and thus multiply your gift. |
Create a life-income plan like a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder annuity trust or charitable remainder unitrust. |
Receive income for your lifetime, receive a charitable deduction, and diversify your holdings. |
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Create a long-term gift that won't draw funds from your estate. |
Create a new life insurance policy or donate a paid-up policy of coverage you no longer need. |
Increase your ability to make a significant gift to the Foundation. |
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Reduce gift and estate taxes and leave more of your assets to your heirs. |
Create a charitable lead trust to pay income to the Foundation for a fixed time, then pay the remainder to your heirs. |
Reduce gift and estate taxes and freeze the taxable value of growing assets before they pass to your family. |
Use our interactive Plan-a-Gift™ tool to determine what type of planned gift might best suit your goals, assets, and age.
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Create a Permanent Tribute on the National Museum of the Marine Corps' Historic Grounds
Leave your mark on history and honor someone who has served our nation. The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s Commemorative Brick Program offers a unique way to recognize Marines, veterans, family members, and friends while supporting the Museum’s mission to preserve Marine Corps history.
Each personalized brick is permanently installed along the pathways of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park at the National Museum of the Marine Corps — a breathtaking setting that overlooks the Museum and pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of all Marines.
A Meaningful Gift and Lasting Tribute
For a $300 donation, your brick will be engraved with your personal message and placed in this scenic and historic setting overlooking the Museum.
Engraving Details:
- Up to 3 lines of text
- 20 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation)
Each brick is a testament to the Marine Corps legacy and helps preserve and share Marine Corps history for generations to come.
Order Your Commemorative Brick Today
Make your lasting tribute by ordering your brick online. Your donation supports the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s mission to preserve the history, traditions, and culture of the Marine Corps.
Visit Your Brick at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park
Once installed, we welcome you to visit your tribute brick in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park — a peaceful space dedicated to reflecting on the service and sacrifice of all Marines.
Use the Online Brick Locator to search by name, brick number, city, state, or inscription for a detailed map of each commemorative brick installed on the Museum grounds.
For best results, we recommend entering information into one field only and clicking Submit.