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THE SAFE HARBOR LEGACY SOCIETY
Establish Your Legacy of Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty
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“I want the principles I believe in—affirming limited government, individual liberty, a competitive economy—to far outlast my own reach. That’s why I’m investing in the Independent Institute by becoming a member of its Safe Harbor Legacy Society. I invite all those who care about the future of liberty and the rule of law to join me.”
David Teece, CNZM, Ph.D.; Professor in Global Business, U.C. Berkeley; Founder and Chairman, Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Philanthropic Chairman, Safe Harbor Legacy Society

Members of the Safe Harbor Legacy Society ensure that future generations continue to know and benefit from the enduring moral and economic principles that help kindle innovation, lead to peace, prosperity, and liberty and boldly advance the ideas that foster human worth and dignity.

In short, your legacy gift will carry the torch for human freedom and dignity, allowing your family and future generations the opportunity to flourish as you have.

Independent offers a Charitable Gift Annuity plan that provides the donor guaranteed income for life and an immediate tax deduction. We also welcome gifts in the form of Bequests by Will, Life Insurance, and Retirement Plan Assets.

By Investing in Independent, Your Legacy Will:

  • Promote innovative ideas that transcend politics and advance liberty
  • Inspire ordinary Americans to effect real change in communities
  • Build a future of opportunity and prosperity

Benefits of Membership Include:

  • The knowledge that you have made an investment in the Future of Liberty
  • Safe Harbor Legacy Society certificate
  • Lapel pin
  • Invitation to members-only events nationwide
  • Public recognition in the Independent Institute’s headquarters, website, and Annual Report
  • Utilizing Independent’s Charitable Gift Annuity provides guaranteed income for life and an immediate tax deduction

Joining the Safe Harbor Legacy Society will help inspire young people today and for generations to come.

To learn more about supporting Independent through your estate plans or will, please contact Mary L. G. Theroux, at [email protected] or (510) 632-1366 ext. 108.






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