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BETA Society

• Overview
• How to Join
• Benefits of Membership
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Overview

The BETA Society is a group of supporters who have made a lasting commitment to diabetes research by making a life income gift or by naming JDRF as a beneficiary in their estate plans. The BETA Society is a way for us to recognize and honor visionary individuals who will help provide the present and future financial energy needed for diabetes research.

How to Join

There is no minimum commitment amount required for membership in the BETA Society. We are grateful for any information you choose to share related to your plans. We do not require copies of your planning documents (wills, trusts, etc)-- we simply ask you to confirm your commitment by filling out a membership form.

The following types of commitments qualify you for membership in the BETA Society:

• a bequest to JDRF in your will or trust;
• a life-income gift that names JDRF as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust, or a charitable gift annuity;
• a charitable lead trust that provides income to JDRF for a donor’s lifetime or a term of years;
• a gift or assignment of qualified retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b);
• a gift of life insurance

If you have already included JDRF in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope you will let us know, so that we can thank you appropriately. Your willingness to be listed as a member of the BETA Society encourages others to follow your example. We acknowledge and respect those who wish to remain anonymous, but we urge you to let us know so that we can recognize you for your commitment.

Of course, if you have not yet included JDRF in your plans and you would like to explore the best options for you and your family, do not hesitate to contact us. We would be glad to assist you on a confidential basis and without any obligation.

Benefits of Membership

BETA Society gifts ensure that critical diabetes research continues to be funded until a cure is found. Members receive a distinctive lapel pin, a lifetime subscription to JDRF’s Countdown magazine and invitations to research updates and lab tours. You will also receive timely information, tips, and ongoing professional gift planning services from the Office of Planned Giving.

Alan Berkowitz
National Director of Planned Giving
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
1-877-533-4483
plannedgiving@jdrf.org

JDRF recommends that you consult your tax or legal advisors
prior to making a planned gift.