Make us a beneficiary of your IRA or other “non-probate” assets
Why beneficiary designations are so powerful
Assets not included in your will are called non-probate assets. Examples are 401(k)s, IRAs, life insurance policies, and other accounts. Designating The White House Historical Association as a beneficiary can have a big impact and may avoid unwanted taxes for your heirs.
Charitable benefits
Common gifted assets for beneficiaries
- IRA
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Joint real estate
- Joint bank accounts
- Joint property ownership
Designate The White House Historical Association as a beneficiary to one or more of your accounts.
We have partnered with FreeWill to offer this free online platform that will walk you through the process of setting up your beneficiaries. These gifts have a big impact and can often prevent unwanted taxation.
Planned giving helps fuel our mission
A gift in your will creates a legacy for the future. The work of the White House Historical Association preserves a profound symbol of freedom and democracy for people around the world. The White House does not belong to any one person or President. The White House belongs to the American people. Help ensure our mission continues well into the future to exhibit the best of American arts and culture, share the rich history of the White House, inspire civics education, and educate the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome the opportunity to discuss the designation of your gift to a specific program or use. Please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss possibilities that meet your philanthropic goals and help you create a personalized gift agreement.
A non-probate asset is an account or other asset that won’t be governed by the decisions you make in a will. Instead, these accounts commonly have an assigned beneficiary that you choose. Types of non-probate assets include many retirement accounts, life insurance, some bank accounts and some assets (like a house or vehicle) that you jointly own with another person.
The White House Historical Association has never accepted any money from government sources, ensuring our mission commitment to being non-partisan. We are a private, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, working with the White House as a non-profit partner, but not led by it.
The most commonly gifted non-probate asset is an IRA or 401(k). This is because these accounts are always taxed (even for people below the estate tax threshold). Giving these accounts to charity keeps your heirs from having to pay unexpected taxes.
Yes! Even if you have a will in place you still need to designate beneficiaries for your non-probate assets.
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
No. You can usually make these easily and at no cost to you.
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Rosemary Calderalo, Ph.D.
Title :Senior Director of Planned Giving
Phone: 202-218-4329
Email: rcalderalo@whha.org
Already included us in your estate plan? Send us a message to let us know!
More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.