News Category: Bequest
Making Your Will and Your Wishes a Priority
August is National Make-a-Will Month and the IEEE Foundation is proud to be participating by providing this important annual reminder. It’s always a good plan to have your estate affairs…
Jon C. Taenzer Bequest Continues Longtime Global Impact
Jon C. Taenzer was a renowned research engineer, senior scientist, electronics engineering inventor/patent holder, author, IEEE Life Senior Member and IEEE Goldsmith Legacy League member who passed in 2019.The IEEE…
Understanding Bequests: A Simple Path to Lasting Impact
Bequests stand as a cornerstone in the world of planned giving, offering a straightforward and impactful way to support causes close to our hearts. One of the easiest ways to…
Embracing Change and Leaving a Legacy: The Great Wealth Transfer
You have no doubt heard the axiom about life’s certainties, with birth, death and taxes on the short list. The greatest wealth transfer in history is now underway and where…
Working to Build a More Inclusive Future
With the goal of building a more inclusive future, the HTB & SIGHT Taenzer Grant Program launched in 2022 thanks to funding from the IEEE Jon C. Taenzer Memorial Fund…
Unlock Your IEEE Legacy with the Foundation’s Goldsmith Legacy League
To “Unlock Your Legacy” means to discover, create, and leave behind a meaningful and lasting impact on the world; one that reflects your values, beliefs and contributions. It is about…
Reflecting on 50 Years of Planned Giving Impact: A History of Being Forever Generous
Since its founding, the IEEE Foundation has been the proud beneficiary of many planned and estate gifts, which have played a central role in our ability to unleash exciting, thoughtful,…
Estate Planning Even Includes Your Pets
Dear Pet Parents, All the pets I know have a special relationship with their human(s), like I am fortunate to have with John and Jo-Ann McDonald. We are best friends.…
