Legacy Giving

Boston By Foot Legacy Circle **(include Legacy Logo - get from Justin)**

Carrying Boston’s Stories Forward

Since 1976, Boston By Foot has inspired exploration and discovery through guided walks that connect people with the city’s history, architecture, and communities.
By including Boston By Foot in your estate plans, you help ensure that these stories continue to be discovered and shared for generations to come.
As Boston By Foot approaches its 50th anniversary, legacy gifts help sustain our educational programs, expand tours to new neighborhoods, and create new opportunities to explore Boston’s diverse history.

Ways to Make a Legacy Gift

Many supporters choose to include Boston By Foot in their long-term plans through:

● Bequests in a will or living trust
● Retirement plan designations
● Life insurance gifts
● Charitable trusts

One of the most common options is a bequest, which allows you to support Boston By Foot through your will while maintaining full control of your assets during your lifetime.

Sample Bequest Language
Use one or more of the bullets below
“I give and bequeath to Boston By Foot, a nonprofit organization in Boston, Massachusetts,

● the sum of $______
● _____% of the residual of my estate/trust
● description of certain/specific asset: _____
to be used for its general purposes.”

Learn More

To learn more about legacy giving or to notify us of your plans, please contact:

Samantha Nelson
Executive Director
samantha@bostonbyfoot.org
617-365-2345

Questions are always welcome. We’re happy to speak confidentially.

Already Included Boston By Foot in Your Plans?

If you have already included Boston By Foot in your estate plans, we would be honored to welcome you as a member of the Boston By Foot Legacy Circle.

Please consider letting us know so we can thank you and recognize your generosity. Sharing your plans is entirely voluntary, and you are welcome to remain anonymous.

to be included in a call-out box on the side(?) with a photo of Libby

Ensuring Boston’s history Step by Step

Unlocking Boston’s history was a treasure trove Libby didn’t see coming.

As a student in Paris, Libby Dilling took a year-long course on the architecture and history of the city. Soon she found herself immersed in tracing the steps of that city's history and the buildings which shaped Paris. That single experience revealed and sparked an interest Libby never knew she had.
“Paris’ history is multi-layered. Each neighborhood has its own story to tell with architectural
landmarks standing as proof.”

A year later, after moving to Boston, Libby met a volunteer guide for Boston by Foot who shared their enthusiasm for our exceptional organization.

What serendipity to learn that Libby’s new stomping grounds was home to Boston By Foot, a non-profit organization devoted to wrapping history, people and architecture together to tell Boston's stories. Libby’s self-discovery, combined with BBF’s mission, was the gateway to a natural partnership.

The following spring, Libby enrolled in Boston By Foot's training program. That step initiated her strong connection to BBF which endures to this day. Libby's involvement at BBF spans over three decades as a former guide, board member, and ultimately board chair. And, her dedication to BBF has not waivered.

In 2015, Libby added Boston By Foot to her estate plan. Libby knows the value of Boston’s history and how only BBF brings it to life.
“The quality, program variety and depth, and well researched tours, delivered by our knowledgeable dedicated guides is what I treasure about BBF.”
Libby’s commitment to naming BBF in her will was a natural step.
“I’m confident knowing BBF will be sharing Boston’s stories - a treasure trove of the city's people and places- for the next generation.”

This is Libby’s legacy. What will your legacy be?