Legacy: Blended Giving Christine and Drew McDermott

Christine and Drew McDermott's passion for their home state has motivated them to support the Museum of New Mexico system. In doing so, they have enjoyed exploring the museums and historic sites while making long-lasting friends with Circles members, museum professionals, and Museum of New Mexico Foundation staff and trustees.

“As native New Mexicans, Drew and I enthusiastically support the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and the museums which promote and showcase New Mexico’s arts, culture and history,” says Christine McDermott, a Foundation trustee and partner at Avalon Trust, a Foundation corporate partner.

In a unique giving approach, the McDermotts blended their charitable contributions to support their interests, provide them with tax benefits, and have a lasting influence on the quality of life in their community. In addition to giving to the Foundation's annual fund via their donor advised fund and as members of The Circles, they have made legacy gifts to the Foundation and the New Mexico History Museum Endowment Fund through their estate plan.

By using a combined giving strategy, the couple is making impactful gifts in their lifetimes while ensuring long-term support for the cultural life of their community for future generations.

If you are interested in making a gift that offers tax benefits today and has an impact in the future, a blended gift might be right for you. Contact Laura Sullivan at laura@museumfoundation.org or 505.216.0829. Or visit mnmflegacy.org to learn more.

This article and images are from the Museum of New Mexico Foundation’s Member News Magazine.