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Leave a Legacy that Lasts

Estate commitments are often called “ultimate gifts” because they represent a final act of generosity and help define the benefactor’s values and priorities. When you join Washington Policy Center’s Legacy Society, you become part of an extraordinary group committed to preserving freedom and opportunity for future generations in Washington. By including WPC as a beneficiary in your will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy, you can help ensure our mission continues for years to come. Also, by documenting your commitment with our development office, you can ensure your final wishes are understood and realized.

A planned gift is a powerful way to support WPC’s work while also meeting your financial and tax goals. It may be the right option for you if:

  • You want to make a meaningful, lasting contribution
  • You value the flexibility to change your plans
  • You’d like to maintain access to your assets during your lifetime
  • You hope to leave a legacy aligned with your values

Planned gifts cost nothing today but create a lasting impact tomorrow. By taking time now to thoughtfully plan your giving, you can create a win-win solution—for you and for Washington Policy Center.

If you’ve already included WPC in your estate plans, we would be honored to recognize your commitment. And if you’re considering a gift, we’d love to help you explore your options. Together, we can ensure that WPC continues to serve Washington state—and the principles we believe in—for generations to come.

For more information or to let WPC know you have included us in your estate plans, please contact Lauren Smith, Assistant Vice President for Development, at lsmith@washingtonpolicy.org or (206) 946-1014.

What our Legacy Partners Have to Say

Leaving a lasting legacy: Joe and Susan Rumble, Wenatchee, WA

Joe and Susan Rumble joined Washington Policy Center as members in 2010 after attending a luncheon event in Wenatchee to celebrate the opening of WPC’s Eastern Washington office.

Over the years, Joe and Susan became active members of WPC, supporting our new expansion in Eastern Washington with monthly donations.

In January of 2016, Joe died peacefully in his sleep at his home on the orchard in Monitor. Shortly after his passing, we were informed that Joe had listed WPC as a beneficiary in his will, leaving a Legacy gift to support the growth and important work at Washington Policy Center.

Joe attended the University of Idaho with the intention of pursuing a degree in forestry, but was drafted into the Navy in February of 1946. He was sent to the Navy Class A electronic service schools at Great Lakes, Illinois; Ward Island, Texas; and Memphis, Tennessee. He was honorably discharged in 1947. Ever since, he maintained that “Red, White and Blue runs through my veins.”

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Meet Heidi and Ron Stanley: Building a Legacy, Now

Washington Policy Center spoke with Heidi Stanley, Vice Chairman of WPC’s Board of Directors. She and her husband, Ron, are Legacy Partners.

Heidi was introduced to Washington Policy Center over a decade ago. At the time, she was President of Sterling Bank when WPC’s President, Dann Mead Smith, and current Board Chairman, Sarah Rindlaub, approached her. During this first meeting, she was introduced to WPC’s mission and the value the organization provides to our policymakers and citizens of Washington State.  From that point forward, WPC has been an independent, non-partisan, and high-quality information resource that she has relied on throughout her career.

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