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A Message From Our New President, Abe Marquez–the Ultimate Role Model for our STEAM Program Students

As treatment of Hearst Castle’s Morning Room ceiling enters its final phase next year, I recall how it all began a decade ago.

Planned Giving What Will Your Legacy Be? Since 1985, The Foundation at Hearst Castle has supported the conservation and restoration of La Cuesta Encantada through membership opportunities and special events, always aiming to inspire and empower underserved youth. With a planned gift, you can create a meaningful legacy and help us ensure that future generations are able to experience the wonders of Hearst Castle. We encourage you to discuss the best plans for your situation by visiting with your professional advisor. Or we invite you to ask questions of our advisors at The Aegis Group at Morgan Stanley. Let's talk Reach out to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Robbins to discuss options and set up a call with our advisors at The Aegis Group at Morgan Stanley. Call: (805) 995-9720 Email: vanessa@foundationathearstcastle.com Learn how the new Coronavirus Stimulus Package may affect your giving: The CARES Act How to Give Gifts in a Will or Living Trust A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit the Foundation. Beneficiary Designations While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, a document called a beneficiary designation controls distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts. Charitable Gift Annuity A charitable gift annuity provides fixed payments to you or others you name for life in exchange for your gift of cash or securities. Learn more Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity A deferred gift annuity provides fixed payments to you or others you name for life in exchange for your gift of cash or securities. The payments start on a date you choose that is at least one year after you make the gift. Charitable Remainder Trusts A charitable remainder unitrust can help you maintain or increase your income while making a significant gift to The Foundation at Hearst Castle. The charitable remainder unitrust is highly flexible. You can easily make gifts of assets that are not easily converted to cash using the unitrust. If your unitrust grows, your payments will grow too, providing a potential hedge against inflation. Learn more Charitable Lead Trusts You can set up a trust that makes annual gifts to The Foundation at Hearst Castle. At the end of the trust’s term, the remaining assets will pass to you or your family. This type of gift offers income tax benefits or reduced gift and estate tax costs. Learn more Bargain Sales Receive immediate cash and make a gift to The Foundation at Hearst Castle by selling to us a valuable asset, such as real estate, for less than it is worth. The IRA Gift (QCD) The IRA charitable rollover is now permanent and is a terrific way to make a tax-free gift to The Foundation at Hearst Castle using your qualified retirement plan. This gift may also satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). Retained Life Estates Your home is one of your most valuable assets. With a retained life estate, you can give your home to us now, but continue [...]

Your Support Means the World! Since 1985, our members have supported the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle and it's incredible art collection, and more recently, inspirational education programs for underserved youth. We can't express enough of our immense gratitude for the generosity of our members. Thank you. 2019-2020 Members $1000+ $5000 Members Melanie Black Victoria Graves Sophie Korte Suzanne Kushner Mark McGuire David & Lynda Nath Patricia Todd Richard Zacky $2500 Members Harold Katkov Debra Saunders Eric Shannon Linda Starkman $1500 Members Barbara Funk Tom Hartnett Alicia Hercher Angie Young $1000 Members Frank Blazic Nigel & Connie Buxton Kristi Donati Thomas Dwelle Victoria Greer Kathy & Jack Hoagland Valerie J. Humphrey Bob Kitamura Jack & Sharon Larimer Evelyn Plemons John & Anette Romans Kevin I. Rowe Amanda Ruple Jennifer Southward Jane Woodcock Michael Young Michael Yraceburn Marilouise Zager Support the foundation and inspire future generations to dream big!Become a Member

First, we are immensely grateful to members who reserved space at one of our very special swims at Hearst Castle this summer. These intimate, members-only events benefit the continued conservation of Hearst Castle and inspirational youth programs for underserved middle school students.

A Message From Our New President, Abe Marquez–the Ultimate Role Model for our STEAM Program Students

Join Now Become a Member Give a Gift Make a Donation Buy Tickets Attend an Event The Foundation Our History & Mission For almost 35 years, The Foundation at Hearst Castle (formerly Friends of Hearst Castle) has supported the conservation and restoration of “La Cuesta Encantada” through membership opportunities and special events, always aiming to inspire and empower future generations.   Learn More Illuminate and inspire our next generation of visionaries YEARS IN OPERATION 39 CONSERVATION PROJECTS 35 CHILDREN INSPIRED ANNUALLY 2,500 Become a Member Membership Has Its Benefits A membership with The Foundation at Hearst Castle supports the expansion of inspirational youth programs and an endowment for a full-time conservator, while providing members with exclusive benefits like complimentary Castle tours, popular event tickets, and coveted pools swims.   JOIN TODAY Upcoming Events We're thrilled to share the news about our upcoming fundraising events in January 2024. Don't miss out—subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed! Join Our Newsletter Newsroom Swim for a Cause This Summer in Hearst Castle’s Iconic Swimming Pools July 2, 2019 You Can Finally Swim in the Hearst Castle Pools July 1, 2019 Hearst Castle nonprofit gets makeover: Will shift focus to underserved kids April 23, 2019 Hearst Castle brings hundreds of California kids to the “enchanted hill” in San Simeon April 9, 2019 Hearst Castle gala celebrates reopening of Neptune Pool October 23, 2018 Taking a Dip in History: A Pool Party at Hearst Castle October 23, 2018 Hearst castle hosts a soiree to celebrate the complete renovation of the Neptune Pool October 21, 2018 Hearst Castle provides opportunity to swim in iconic Neptune Pool September 27, 2018 SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION, AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DREAM BIG!Join Now

Treatment of the three central sections of the painted ceiling (c. 1425) in the Morning Room of Hearst Castle has been completed.

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