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John P. Wilson Society
The John P. Wilson Society recognizes those who plan to make a difference with a legacy gift to Lurie Children’s. The John P. Wilson Society honors those dedicated to the future of pediatric medicine and research by remembering Lurie Children's through a bequest in a will or trust, a life income gift, or naming the hospital as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, retirement plan, or another arrangement. Over the last century, these estate plan gifts have helped Lurie Children's become the world-class pediatric hospital that it is today.
If you have included or are considering including a gift to Lurie Children's Hospital through your will, financial or estate plan, we'd love to hear from you. If you have questions or would like to learn more about legacy giving, please contact Kevin Longstreth at 312.227.3254 or klongstreth@luriechildrens.org and share the below information with your administrator:
Legal name: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Address: 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611
Federal Tax ID: 36-3357006
Donors are welcome to share only as much information about their gift as they are comfortable sharing. Conversations about gift designations, honoring a loved one, and recognition options are encouraged, all to ensure the donor's wishes and legacy are understood and fulfilled. All donor recognition and communication preferences are respected, including the option to remain anonymous. We welcome the opportunity to thank you for making Lurie Children's part of your legacy and to share information about the benefits of being a member including impact reports, invitations to special events, tours and other ways to connect with Lurie Children's.
A Legacy of Caring
The Society was named for a pioneering attorney in Chicago when the city was young. Mr. Wilson was a supporter and volunteer leader at the hospital. Upon his death, he provided for the hospital through his estate with a challenge grant, which if not met would divert most of the bequest to his children. It was Mr. Wilson's children who provided the final funds to meet the challenge, thereby establishing a significant precedent of family and individual generosity through estate planning.
Over a century after John P. Wilson gave the first legacy gift to support the hospital, estate gifts from generous individuals continue to be a key source of support for the care provided to children and families. Representing a legacy of hope and healing, legacy gifts enable Lurie Children's to deliver outstanding care to every child who needs it and to create advances in pediatric medicine and science that benefit children in Chicago and beyond.