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Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust

To request more information or make a gift, use our contact form or email us.

Leaving a Legacy

Many friends tell us that they wish they could do more for the Blackstone Valley, but are not sure how. One good option to consider may be a deferred or planned gift. This could mean remembering the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust in your will. There are plenty of other gift-giving options that are reviewed in this material. Some suggestions can give you personal tax benefits and at the same time leave you with satisfaction that your gift will contribute to future generations. 

The tradition of remembrance lives today through you at the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. In honor of the Blackstone River's role in American history, The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has established the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust.

Since 1985, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has worked to make the Blackstone Valley a viable historic, educational tourist destination. With the success of its past projects, now is an exceptional time, to support the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's efforts. To pay tribute to the vision of its donors, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will place each contributor's name on a plaque, which will adorn the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's headquarters.

Completed Projects

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has successfully completed the following projects:

• The building of the Blackstone Valley Explorer: A 49 passenger canopied riverboat has been taking guests on an educational tour of the Blackstone Valley National Corridor for the past 7 years

• The building of the Samuel Slater Canal Boat and Bed & Breakfast: An authentic British canal boat, built in 1999 in Cambridgeshire, England and launched at the Central Falls Landing on the Blackstone River on May 6, 2000.

• The operation of the Blackstone Valley Trolley: The 33-passenger Trolley shows people around the Blackstone Valley, Rhode Island.

• Double Decker Bus for the Blackstone Valley: Import an authentic double decker bus from the streets of England to offer guided tours of the Blackstone Valley.

The Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust

The Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust exists for the purpose of obtaining private and public financial support for future development projects for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

The Trust invests funds entrusted to it for the benefit of the Valley. The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is comprised of Trustees who are responsible for the business of the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust. Gifts may be made through the Foundation in cash, stocks, and bonds and are tax deductible.

How You Can Help

There are several ways that friends can support the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's future projects:

Cash Gifts: The simplest way to make a donation to the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust is to write a check.

Gifts of Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds: Giving stocks and bonds that have increased in value and which you have owned for more than a year provide greater tax benefits than cash gifts and the benefits have two purposes. Your charitable deduction is based on the full market value on the day the gift is given, not on your original cost. Furthermore, capital gains tax is completely avoided on the appreciation.

Gifts Through Your Estate - Bequests: A gift by bequest for the benefit of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council through the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust can be included ni the body of your existing will or by a simple clause, an appendix. Bequests to the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust will reduce taxes. Those who love the Blackstone Valley and support the many positive efforts of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council may want to perpetuate their support through a bequest of:

• Life Insurance: The Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust can be named as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

• Financial Accounts: It can be indicated that savings, CDs or other accounts, including IRAs, will be payable to the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust upon your death.

• Revocable Trusts: Lifetime trusts relieve the property owner of management responsibilities, reduce probate costs and provide privacy. The Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust can be named as a beneficiary of your revocable trust.

The Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust serves as a testimony to the valuable history that surrounds the Blackstone Valley region. Giving a gift to the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust will forever connect your name with preserving a world changing part of American history, which is the Blackstone Valley.

Future Projects

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council looks forward to executing the following projects with the goodwill of the Blackstone Valley Legacy Trust:

River Education Center: Construct a hands-on environmental learning center to educate children about the Blackstone River. The interactive exhibit that will include a fresh water aquarium is planned for the Central Falls Landing.

Underwater Research Equipment: Purchase equipment to assist children in studying the Blackstone River. Provide the Blackstone Valley Explorer with improved gear to enhance its operation.

To request more information or make a gift, use our contact form or email us.

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