In This Issue—Fall 2023

• Year-End Giving Options That Benefit You and the Zoo
• 3 Strategies You Need to Know for 2023 Year-End Tax and Charitable Gift Planning
• Impact of Inflation on Tax Brackets and the Standard Deduction
• Qualified Charitable Distributions
• SECURE 2.0 and Its Impact on Your Year-End Planning
• Join the Laura Githens Smith Society

African lions. Photo Credit: Jeffrey Mason

Join the Laura Githens Smith Society

Throughout its existence, the Indianapolis Zoological Society has been the recipient of estate gifts that have allowed the Society to build exhibits and fund conservation and research efforts. The Laura Githens Smith Society was established in 1994 to recognize the donors of these estate gifts.

The Society is named for Laura Githens Smith, a Chicago debutante who came to Indianapolis in the early 1900s and supported various philanthropic causes. Laura Githens Smith Society members are individuals who have included the Zoological Society in their estate plans.

To become a part of this living legacy, please notify the planned-giving office in writing that you have included the Zoo in your estate plan. If you have questions, please call (317) 630-2709 or e-mail giftplanning@indyzoo.com.