Isaac Wolfe Bernheim purchased over 12,500 acres of eroded and heavily logged land in Bullitt and Nelson Counties in Kentucky in 1929. He established the Isaac W. Bernheim Foundation to ensure the long-term protection and management of his living legacy. He recognized nature as regenerative and he established Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest as a gift to the people of Kentucky; a place where people of all races, creeds, and economic status have an opportunity to experience and connect with nature. Bernheim remains dedicated to those founding principles with a vision to be a nationally treasured leader in ecological stewardship that inspires the exploration of our deep connections with nature. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest now encompasses 15,625 acres and is the largest contiguous forest in the eastern United States.
You can follow in the footsteps of Mr. Bernheim by leaving a meaningful planned gift to benefit Bernheim that will echo throughout the forest for generations to come. By making a planned gift to Bernheim, you become part of our Echo Society, which comes with acknowledgement in our Forest Echo newsletter and invitations to special events in addition to the satisfaction of knowing you will leave the type of impact you desire to leave in this world.
It is important to consult your attorney with questions about estate and tax benefits associated with your unique plans. While there are many other giving options that an estate planner can help you explore, some of the easiest methods for leaving the gift of a lifetime to Bernheim are described below.
