We are delighted to introduce the St. Tikhon’s Seminary Legacy Society! This exclusive organization honors those who have committed to supporting the seminary through planned gifts. This group works to ensure the future of Orthodox theological education for generations to come and recognizes those who have included the seminary in their will, trust, or beneficiary designations.

Through our partnership with FreeWill, we’ve made it simple for you to formally acknowledge your gift intent, update your estate plans, or create a free will. With this free tool, your planned gift will be officially recorded, securing your Living Legacy and confirming your St. Tikhon's Seminary Legacy Society membership.

How to Join

• Already included St. Tikhon’s Seminary in your estate plans?:
  Please click here to record your gift intent so we can welcome you!
• Haven’t started your estate plans?: Please click here to create or update your
  will in minutes and designate a planned gift to the seminary.
• Want to learn more about ways to give?: Please visit stots.edu/waystogive
• Have questions or need assistance?: Please feel free to contact us at dean@stots.edu,
  and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process of making a planned gift.

Recognition & Gratitude

As a valued member of the St. Tikhon’s Seminary Legacy Society, you will join a special group of benefactors committed to sustaining Orthodox theological education for future generations. To honor your generosity and dedication, members receive:

What is FreeWill?

To make legacy giving more accessible, St. Tikhon’s Seminary has partnered with FreeWill. This free online estate planning resource allows you to:

• Acknowledge your gift intent from an existing will or estate plan
• Create or update your will or revocable living trust in as little as 20 minutes
• Ensure your legacy supports Orthodox theological education
• Protect your loved ones while joining the Living Legacy

Ways to Give

• Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA to
  reduce taxes or fulfill a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
• Recommend a grant from a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
  or donate appreciated stock or cryptocurrency
• Name St. Tikhon’s as a beneficiary of a non-probate asset,
  such as a 401(k), or life insurance policy
• Create a free will or revocable living trust online and
  include a charitable bequest to St. Tikhon’s Seminary

A Personal Testimony

This past weekend, Matushka Jeanette and I chose to include the seminary in our estate plans, knowing that the faith and generosity of many will help shape the future of St. Tikhon’s and Orthodoxy in America.

Will you join us in becoming part of the Living Legacy?

Fr. John Parker, Dean