The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Legacy of Light Society recognizes all individuals who have included the institution in their estate plans. This act demonstrates a deep understanding of the need for future resources to guarantee the Museum’s ability to continue its work long into the future. Legacy of Light Society Guardians are those members who have taken the further step of designating their planned gifts to support the Museum’s General Permanent Endowment Fund. In recognition of this commitment, Legacy of Light Society Guardians whose planned gifts to the Museum are quantified at $100,000 have shared the statements below describing their motivation for making this unique gift.
Gifts as of January 1, 2026
“With antisemitism and Holocaust denial rampant and pervasive, the United States Holocaust Museum’s purpose of memorializing and educating has never been more important.” Emily Huling
“Rooted in remembrance, I am committed to educating future generations, confronting antisemitism, and helping guard humanity from hate. Julie Peyton
“It is imperative that we educate, speak up and speak out so that this horror will never happen again.” Marsha Schwarz and Ken Rovine
“I am a child Holocaust survivor, and my grandparents were murdered in Auschwitz in 1942. I am a Charter Member and have supported USHMM throughout its history for its efforts to combat antisemitism and other ethnic hatred.” Alexander Silbiger
Your financial contribution will help us continue to preserve the history of the Holocaust and share its important lessons.