We The People Spring 2016

SPRING 2016 The Madison Pillars “If the earth be the gift of nature to the living their title can extend to the earth in its natural State only. … There seems then to be a foundation in the nature of things, in the relation which one generation bears to another, for the descent of obligations from one to another.” —James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1790 Planning for the Future The Madison Pillars Society represents Montpelier’s best efforts in planning for the future. This season, we are renewing our invitation to you to become a member. We are fortunate to have many friends who support Montpelier’s work with annual gifts. Donors often assume that the only possible gift is one made outright. While we welcome and encourage outright gifts, there are also other ways to support Montpelier. Sample Language: “I give to The Montpelier Foundation, a Virginia not-for-profit organization, in Orange, Virginia, twenty-five percent (25%) of my estate for its general endowment or for other general purposes.” The Madison Pillars Society recognizes the generous individuals who have made provision for The Montpelier Foundation in their estate plans. Planned gifts to the Foundation include bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, retirement plans and life insurance, among other options. With planning, you can ensure that your annual gift will continue after your lifetime in the form of a bequest. It is one of If you have included The Montpelier the easiest gifts to make, Foundation in your estate plans, please let us regardless of age or income, know so that we may properly recognize and and could be the most thank you for your generosity. important charitable gift you ever make. Gifts naming Montpelier as the recipient of a bequest will allow you to realize a larger charitable objective than might otherwise be possible. You can designate your gift to a specific cause, or make an unrestricted gift to be used where it is most needed. There are many ways to structure a gift to Montpelier through your will. You can designate a specific asset or amount of cash, or give a percentage of your estate rather than a fixed amount. Using a percentage helps preserve the intended inheritance for family while also accomplishing your charitable goals. The Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors Nancy N. Campbell, Chairman Eugene W. Hickok, Vice Chairman Kat Imhoff, President & CEO Sean T. O’Brien, Executive VP/COO Margaret H. Jordan, Secretary John J. Sponski, Treasurer Arthur H. Bryant, Jr. Dennis M. Campbell Patricia Crowe David T. Dreier Paul W. Edmonson Dennis A. Kernahan Robert A. Leath John F. Macon II Stephen T. McLean Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr. Frank Qiu Jack N. Rakove Cynthia M. Reusché Gail Serfaty Ella Strubel Alan Taylor Directors Emeritus Arthur J. Collias Florence Fowlkes David E. Gibson Joe Grills, Chairman Emeritus A.E. Dick Howard Ralph Ketcham William H. Lewis, Chairman Emeritus Richard Moe Louise B. Potter Hunter R. Rawlings III William C. Remington Margaret B. Rhoads Peter G. Rice H.B. Sedwick III Elizabeth B. Waters Ex Officio Mrs. Henry E.I. duPont Mr. H.E. Irénée duPont II Photography Credits Andrea Hubbell Photography: page 4, page 8 (bottom), page 11, page 12, page 13 (all), page 16 Lynne Brubaker: page 2 (insert) Cpl. Kathryn K. Bynum: page 5 (top right) André Chung: page 14 Ken Garrett: page 18 (left) Jenn Glass: cover, page 6, page 8 (top), page 9, page 10 Rebecca Hagen: pages 2 & 3, page 5 (top middle), page 12 (inserts) Kann & Ammon Inc.: page 7 Kendall Madigan: page 5 (top left & bottom) Montpelier Staff: page 17 (left) Kenton Rowe: page 17 (right) Andrew Shurtleff: page 18 (right) We The People is published by The Montpelier Foundation. © 2016 by The Montpelier Foundation. All rights reserved. 19

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