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Do I need to be wealthy to make a legacy gift?

No. Many legacy gifts cost nothing today and can have powerful impact in the future.

Can I change my plans later?

Yes. Many planned gifts are flexible and revocable.

Do I have to tell you if i've included Stepping Stones?

It's not required, but it helps us honor your wishes and welcome you into the Legacy of Learning Circle.

How do I get Started?

Begin by talking with your financial or legal advisor, then contact our Development Office if you'd like support.

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Legacy Giving at Stepping Stones

Create a Lasting Legacy of Learning for Future Generations

Early learning experiences shape who children become. Through play-based exhibits, literacy programs, STEAM earning, and arts and culture experiences, Stepping Stones Museum for Children helps young learners build confidence, creativity, empathy, and a lifelong love of discovery.

Legacy gifts strengthen our Legacy of Learning Endowment, helping ensure that children can continue to explore, imagine, and thrive for generations to come.

What Is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a meaningful way to support children's early education and development today and for generations to come. It is a way to support a nonprofit organization through a future gift. These gifts are often made through a will, trust, retirement account, donor-advised fund, or other longer-term financial plan.

Many legay gifts cost nothing today and can be changed over time. They offer flexibility, peace of mind, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for causes you care about most.

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Why Choose Stepping Stones Museum for Children

As Connecticut's largest children's museum and its only institute of creative exploration dedicated to early education, Stepping Stones blends joyful play with meaningful learning.

By including Stepping Stones Museum for Children in you long-term plans, you help ensure that joyful learning, early literacy, creative exploration, and hands-on discovery remain accessible to children and families across our community.

At Stepping Stones, we believe every legacy is extraordinary. A legacy gift allows you to reflect your values, support children's growth and curiosity, and create lasting impact without affecting your current financial security.

Legacy giving at Stepping Stones supports:

As you consider your year-end giving, we also invite you to think long-term. Your legacy can shape generations. Making Stepping Stones Museum for Children a beneficiary of your retirement plan or estate may offer significant tax advantages:

Early literacy and language development
Hands-on STEAM learning
Arts, culture, and creative expression
Accessible character-building museum experiences for all children
A strong educational foundation for lifelong learning

Create a Legacy of Learning

Your legacy can help children grow into confident communicators, curious learners and compassionate adults. By including Stepping Stones Museum for Children in your will or estate plans, you can ensure that joyful learning experiences will inspire generations to come.

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Your story becomes part of ours – and together, we create a legacy of learning that never ends

After speaking with your advisor about the best way to include Stepping Stones in your plans, please use the following information when you are ready to prepare your documents:

Legal Name: Stepping Stones useum for Children Inc
Tax ID/EIN: 22-3199269
Address: 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

Afterwards, let us know when you've prepared your documents. We would love to thank you and honor your legacy properly!

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Ways to Create Your Legacy

Gifts in a Will or Trust

A bequest is the most common type of legacy gift. It is simple to create, flexible, and costs nothing today.

Beneficiary Designations

You can name Stepping Stones as a beneficiary of your IRA, retirement plan. life insurance policy, donor-advised fund, or annuity

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

A donor-advised fund offers a flexible and tax-efficient way to support children's education: You can make Stepping Stones the remainder beneficiary of your DAF

Gifts from IRA

If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you may be eligble to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA.

Gifts of Stock or Securities

Donating appreciated stock or mutual funds may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting the mission you love.

Legacy of Learning Circle

When you include Stepping Stones Museum for Children in your estate or long-term plans, you join our Legacy of Learning Circle.

*Stepping Stones Museum for Children does not provide legal or financial advice. Please consult your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best option for your circumstances

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