Planned Giving

Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

If we could use sand dollars to fund our research, we'd be out scouring the beaches of the world from dawn to dusk. But since we can't, we look to you.

In these difficult economic times, many cannot support their favorite charities as they once did. One alternative is to remember Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in your estate planning program. By doing so, you help make a difference today by protecting our future tomorrow.

Including Mote in your estate planning provides an important legacy that helps us continue in our mission for our children and our children's children. It also helps you reduce your tax burden by providing a charitable deduction equal to the value of the bequest at the time of your death and ensures that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes.

For more information, contact Anna Hayes at 941-388-4441, Ext. 261 or anna@mote.org.

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

Will New Tax Laws Affect My Estate Plan?
It's an extraordinarily uncertain time—tax wise, that is. This is the first year in decades that American tax law repealed the federal estate tax. As of Jan. 1, 2010, federal estate taxes are repealed for any deaths that occur during this calendar year, regardless of the size of that person's estate (state estate/inheritance taxes will still apply). More

Your Estate Plan Check-In
Do you have an estate plan? Does it reflect your current situation and wishes? Our checklist will help you make sure your plans are on track. More

5 Moves to Make After Age 50
If you are 50 or older, there are key steps you should take to prepare for your future. More

What You Need to Know to Protect Your Children's Inheritance
One of the most important steps you can take toward providing security for your children and peace of mind for yourself is to update your will. More

Savings Bond Magic: How to Make the Taxes Disappear
Your savings bonds, when left to heirs at your death, are subject to income tax on the accumulated interest. When left to us, however, we will receive the full value of the bonds. More

About Us

Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of our mission. Mote is an independent nonprofit organization and has seven centers for marine research, the public Mote Aquarium and an Education Division specializing in public programs for all ages.

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Gifts in Action

I urge all Mote Members to consider some form of a legacy gift to this outstanding marine research organization and its dedicated staff. Whatever you give to support Mote today will live on long after you, and do the world a power of good. Read More