A LEGACY OF GENEROUS LOVE
The Society of Miriam
A community honoring estate gifts that strengthen Episcopal congregations, the Diocese, and Episcopal institutions.
Planned Giving
FOUNDED IN 2012
Let love reach forward.
The Society of Miriam was founded by the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago to encourage, acknowledge, and celebrate gifts made as part of an estate plan for the benefit of any Episcopal congregation, the Diocese, or an Episcopal institution.
The Society’s name was inspired by noted Chicago philanthropist Miriam Hoover and her lifelong commitment to serving those in need. Members are celebrated at an annual gathering with our bishop.
Telling the Diocese about your intention does not make the gift irrevocable, and you do not need to disclose its value. It simply gives us the opportunity to thank you and keep our records aligned with your wishes.
MEMBERSHIP
A quiet expression of enduring care.
You may be eligible if you have named the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago in any of the following ways.
- A gift through a will or living trust
- A retirement-account beneficiary designation
- A life-insurance or financial-account designation
- A charitable gift annuity or charitable trust
- Another documented future-gift arrangement
SHARE YOUR INTENTION
Let us say thank you.
This form records your legacy intention and recognition preferences. It is separate from the general planned-giving inquiry form and does not create a binding legal obligation.
Please do not include account numbers, Social Security numbers, copies of legal documents, or other sensitive financial information.
PREFER A CONVERSATION?
We would be glad to hear from you.
Call T.J. Houlihan, Canon for Development, at 312.751.6725.