Planned Giving

Celebrate the legacy of Far Brook with a gift towards its future!

What Is a Planned Gift?

A planned gift (also known as a legacy gift) is a contribution arranged during your lifetime that is allocated to support Far Brook School in the future. Unlike traditional annual donations made from cash flow, planned gifts are typically made through estate planning tools, such as a will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy.

Why Consider a Planned Gift?

A planned gift allows you to integrate your personal, financial, and estate planning goals with your love for Far Brook. Whether you want to leave a lasting legacy, lower your tax burden, or preserve assets for your loved ones, planned giving provides meaningful options tailored to your circumstances.

Key Benefits:

• Lasting Impact: Ensure future generations experience Far Brook’s progressive, hands-on learning environment.
• Tax Advantages: Reduce capital gains, estate, or income taxes depending on the giving instrument you choose.
• Flexibility: Many planned gifts can be modified at any time if your life situation or financial priorities change.
• No Immediate Out-of-Pocket Cost: You can make a transformative gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.

What better opportunity to celebrate the legacy of a Far Brook education than with a gift to help endow its promising future. Brad Wiley '54

The Simple Gifts Society

The Simple Gifts Society honors community members who have included Far Brook School in their estate plans. By becoming a Simple Gifts Society member, you join a community which has provided for generations of students. Your membership allows us to recognize you, while inspiring generosity in others.

Already included Far Brook in your estate plans?

Please let us know so we can express our appreciation, include you in our Simple Gifts Society, and ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes.

Information for Professional Advisors & Legal Language

To include Far Brook School in your legal documents, please share the following details with your attorney or financial planner:

• Legal Name: Far Brook School
• Address: 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078
• Tax ID / EIN: 22-1487185

Sample Bequest Language

"I give, devise, and bequeath to Far Brook School, located in Short Hills, New Jersey, [the sum of $_______ / ____% of my estate / the residue of my estate] to be used for [general purposes / the Far Brook Endowment / specific initiative]."

We Are Here to Help

Planning your gift is a personal decision, and we are available to assist you and your financial advisors every step of the way, confidentially and with no obligation.

Suzanne Glatt, Director of Development

sglatt@farbrook.org |  (973) 379-3442