Legacy Giving

About the Mary Davey Legacy Society

The Mary Davey Legacy Society honors those wonderful people who have included Green Foothills in their legacy planning. The society is named for early Green Foothills supporter Mary Davey, whose boisterous and heartfelt, “Wonderful people!” was not only her trademark opening line at gatherings, it embodied her approach to life. Mary, a Green Foothills board member from 1968 until her passing in 2010, was a passionate advocate for social justice and the environment.

If you have included Green Foothills in your estate plans, we hope you will let us know. If you wish, we can assist you in planning a gift that meets your interests. We list Mary Davey Legacy Society members on our website and in our annual report, or we can ensure your gift remains anonymous if you prefer.

Please let us know if you have included Green Foothills in your estate plans so we can add your name as a member of the Mary Davey Legacy Society. Contact Justyne Schnupp, Associate Development Director, at 650.968.7243 or by email to justyne@greenfoothills.org.

Sample Language for  a Legacy

Including Green Foothills in your will or trust is a simple way to leave a lasting impact. Whether you use a codicil (an addition to an existing will) or are preparing a will for the first time, you can use the following sample language to make a bequest:
“I give, devise, and bequeath (choose one: ______ percent of my estate, ______ dollars, ______ percent of the residue of my estate, the residue of my estate) to the Green Foothills Foundation dba Green Foothills (Tax ID #94-6121854), a California nonprofit corporation, to be used to fulfill the organization’s mission as determined by its Board of Directors.”