Established in 1995, the Heritage Council comprises UTMB friends who recognize the importance of and support the long-term mission of the university. Their commitment is clearly reflected in each planned gift or endowment that members create to ensure the continued heritage of UTMB—its schools, hospitals, institutes and programs.

Membership in the Heritage Council also confers valuable benefits to its members. For details about such benefits and for more information about qualifying gifts, such as bequests, charitable remainder trusts, pooled income fund participation, gift annuities, other life income gifts, gifts of life insurance, or gifts of assets to create endowments, contact:

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Office of University Advancement
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-0104
Phone: (409) 772-5151
Email: Gift Planning Services

How can I qualify for Heritage Council membership?

1. You may qualify by including a bequest benefiting UTMB in your will.

2. You can enter into a life income plan, such as a charitable remainder trust, with the gift residuary passing to UTMB at maturity.

3. You may purchase a life insurance policy with UTMB as beneficiary or assigning an existing policy to UTMB.

4. You may qualify for membership by giving cash or appreciated assets, such as property or stock, to fund a named endowment, or by pledging to do so.