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Create a Legacy

Leave a lasting impact at the Lundquist Institute through planned giving, named endowments, and other naming opportunities. Whether you include TLI in your estate plans, establish a named fund, support a key initiative, or name a space on campus, your legacy will help drive innovation and improve lives for generations to come.  

Explore ways to establish your legacy below or contact us to discuss legacy opportunities. 

In 2019, Southern California philanthropists Melanie and Richard Lundquist donated $70 million
to transform The Lundquist Institute by providing sustainable, unrestricted funding to attract top
researchers and improve infrastructure.

Planned Giving 

Planned gifts allow you to support The Lundquist Institute in a meaningful way—often with financial or tax benefits for you and your loved ones. By including TLI in your will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy, you can create a lasting legacy that fuels medical innovation and discovery for years to come. 

To learn more about how planned giving can align with your values and financial goals visit our gift planning suite at plannedgiving.lundquist.org. 

If you have already included The Lundquist Institute in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank and recognize you for your foresight and generosity! 

Named Endowments 

Endowment gifts provide long-term support for the Lundquist Institute, ensuring sustainable funding for vital research, programs, and initiatives. By establishing or contributing to an endowment, you create a permanent source of funding that continues to impact future generations. Endowed funds can be directed to specific areas of interest, allowing you to leave a legacy that aligns with your philanthropic vision. 

To learn more about establishing or contributing to an endowment, please contact Kate Ceredona, Assistant Vice President of Development, [email protected], (323) 457-1672. 

Investment Opportunities

Create a lasting legacy by naming a space, program, or initiative that reflects your values and impact. Naming opportunities are available for capital projects, research programs, community initiatives, and more, and offer a unique way to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or inspire future generations. Your gift provides immediate, transformative support and aligns your name with innovation and excellence.

If your company is interested in collaboration, sponsorship, or creative naming opportunities, please contact Kate Ceredona, Assistant Vice President of Development, [email protected], (323) 457-1672