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The Great Oak Society
of The Garden Club of America

As our nation’s official tree, the oak stands as a powerful symbol of strength, stability, and longevity. It was under the canopy of an oak tree that Elizabeth Price Martin first envisioned the framework for The Garden Club of America, and it is the enduring attributes of an oak tree that inspired the namesake of the GCA’s legacy giving circle, The Great Oak Society.

Formed in 2013, the GCA’s centennial year, The Great Oak Society celebrates and honors the special community of supporters who include The Garden Club of America in their estate plans or other planned giving.

Why Your Legacy Matters

By considering a legacy gift, you ensure that The Garden Club of America will continue its impactful work as a nationally recognized leader in horticulture, conservation, creative arts, historic preservation, and environmental protection. By joining The Great Oak Society, you become an important part of a tradition that nurtures the environment and supports future leaders in conservation and horticulture.

Become a Member of The Great Oak Society

If you have made arrangements to include the GCA in your estate plans, please let us know by reaching out to Alison Dolack at GCA Headquarters at (212) 753-8291 or via email at alison.dolack@gcamerica.org. Sharing your plans is confidential and does not require formal documentation.

Giving Options Include:

  • Name the GCA as a beneficiary in a will or trust.
  • Designate the GCA as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
  • Include the GCA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (401(k) or IRA).
  • Establish an annuity or charitable trust to benefit the GCA.

Benefits of Joining the Great Oak Society

  • Become a part of a dedicated community committed to preserving our mission for future generations
  • Gold dipped pewter pin Receive an exclusive Great Oak Society acorn pin, crafted from gold-dipped pewter—environmentally safe and responsibly sourced.
  • Enjoy invitations to special gatherings and events hosted by the GCA’s national Stewardship Committee.
  • Be recognized in the GCA’s Annual Report of donors, if desired.

Questions?

Alison Dolack at GCA Headquarters is ready to help: (212) 753-8291 or alison.dolack@gcamerica.org.