1894 Society

Historic photo outside Parkland Hospital in 1800s

The 1894 Society recognizes those who help sustain the future of Parkland by creating estate gifts, life income arrangements and named endowments. There are several ways you can become a member:

  • Make a bequest by naming Parkland Health Foundation in your will or trust.
  • Name Parkland Health Foundation a beneficiary of bank or investment accounts, or an IRA, 401k or other retirement plan.
  • Use life insurance to make a charitable gift as an outright contribution or beneficiary designation.
  • Make a gift of stock, bonds, real estate, business shares, oil and gas rights or other assets through your estate.
  • Create a charitable life income arrangement to provide you with income and in many cases, a tax deduction.
  • Start a named endowment with an outright gift, deferred gift or a combination.

As a member of the 1894 Society, you will receive news and updates about Parkland, invitations to special events and have your name etched on a special display in the hospital.

Information for Planning Documents

We have additional information about charitable gift planning, including sample language for planning documents and information for estate documents or beneficiary designations.

Questions? Contact Kent C. Weimer, director of trusts, estates and gift planning, at kent.weimer@phhs.org or 214-266-2036. You can also contact us online.