The 1955 Society
Leave behind a legacy that builds bright futures.
- The 1955 Society
The 1955 Society was created in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South in 2025 and is named for the year our chapter was founded. This special community of forward-thinking donors honors the past while boldly investing in the future—and we would be so proud to count you among its visionary members.
When you decide to include Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South in your estate plans, you join a special group of supporters who understand the powerful and lasting change Junior Achievement makes for children throughout the Mid-South region.
With your legacy gift, you are not only helping to sustain our mission—you are planting seeds of opportunity for generations of students who will one day explore, dream, and lead – because of you.
To learn more about supporting Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South through a planned gift, please contact Senior Development Manager Mary Kanowitz, mkanowitz@jamemphis.org, 901-366-7800.
Ways to Give
When you name Junior Achievement as a beneficiary of your will, trust, or retirement plan, you will become a member of The 1955 Society, a special group of supporters who understand lasting impact JA makes on children throughout the Mid-South.
For those over 70½, making a QCD directly from your IRA to Junior Achievement counts toward your required minimum distribution and is excluded from your taxable income, which could potentially lower your overall tax burden.
A gift of appreciated securities can offer significant tax advantages and transferring stock to JA is simple, though you should always consult your financial advisor before making gifts of stock.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) provides an immediate tax benefit to you and is one of the easiest ways to give. You may have the option to make a monthly, recurring gift to JA from your DAF or name JA as a beneficiary; contact your fund’s administrator.
JA Tax ID: 62-0549549
