Beneficiary Designations 

Why beneficiary designations are so powerful

Assets not included in your will are called non-probate assets. Examples are 401(k)s, IRAs, life insurance policies, and other accounts. Designating the Carnegie Museums as a beneficiary can have a big impact and may avoid unwanted taxes for your heirs.

Charitable benefits

Leave a lasting legacy to Carnegie Museums and future explorers and creators!

Receive an estate tax charitable deduction

Reduce the burden of taxes on your family

Continue to use assets or property during your lifetime

Common gifted assets for beneficiaries

  • IRA
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Joint real estate
  • Joint bank accounts
  • Joint property ownership

We’re here to help you meet your goals!

Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.

Name: Beth E. Brown
Title: Director of Planned Giving
Phone: 412-622-8859
Email: brownb@carnegiemuseums.org

Legal Name: Carnegie Institute d/b/a Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Legal Address: 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Federal Tax/ EIN #: 25-0965280