Join the Visionary Society - Dermatology Foundation

THE VISIONARY SOCIETY

Leave a legacy that moves dermatology forward.

The Visionary Society honors individuals who include the Dermatology Foundation in their estate plans. These meaningful gifts reflect the values you hold dear and create a legacy for future generations.

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A GIFT TO DERMATOLOGY'S FUTURE

Tomorrow’s discoveries depend on the research we support today.

As you reflect on how far dermatology has come, you have an opportunity to help shape what comes next. Groundbreaking discoveries and treatments that change patients’ lives depend on the research we support today.

Through the DF Visionary Society, you can leave a legacy that expands what is possible for patients for generations to come.

Ensure Generations of Hope

Like the transformational gift from the Kaess Trust, your estate plans ensure tomorrow’s scientists have the funding to discover life-changing treatments.

Read about the Kaess Trust Endowment:

Kaess Trust Endows the Dermatology Foundation with $1.5 Million Gift

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The Dermatology Foundation is the most aptly named organization in our community because it truly provides the foundation for the growth and advancement of our specialty. What better way to spend one’s resources than to give back to the group that has supported the development of our most prominent researchers and new therapeutics over the past 6 decades?! Researchers funded by the DF have contributed to the development of biologics, JAK inhibitors, lasers and other advanced therapeutics. Supporting the Visionary Society is my way of leaving a legacy that will help future generations of dermatologists advance their careers and enhance the care of our patients beyond what I can even imagine today.

Jonathan S. Weiss, MD

Georgia Dermatology Partners, Visionary Society member

Simple ways to shape the future of dermatology

There are several ways to include the Dermatology Foundation in your plans. We encourage you to talk with your financial or legal advisor about the option that fits you best.

A gift in your will or trust

Name the Dermatology Foundation in your will or living trust for a specific amount, a percentage, or what remains after other gifts are made.

A retirement account beneficiary

Name the Dermatology Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k) by updating the beneficiary form with your plan provider.

A donor advised fund

If you have a donor advised fund, you can name the Dermatology Foundation as a beneficiary of the balance remaining in your fund.

A qualified charitable distribution

If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to the Dermatology Foundation. Ask your advisor how this may count toward your required minimum distribution.

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My career in dermatology has kept me challenged and engaged — always learning. My volunteer time with the Derm Foundation has led to a deeper appreciation of the impact their awards make to our patients and the future of dermatology. I am honored to be a Visionary Society member so the spirit of always learning continues.

Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD

Chair, Advisory Council

Visionary Society Members

Continuing their legacy, these donors have included the Dermatology Foundation in their estate plans, investing in discovery for years to come.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

David R. Bickers, MD

Ronald R. Brancaccio, MD

Ilona J. Frieden, MD

Lisa A. Garner, MD

Sewon Kang, MD

James J. Leyden, MD

Tomoko Maeda-Chubachi, MD, PhD, MBA

Renée Mathur, MD

Elizabeth I. McBurney, MD

Kishwer S. Nehal, MD, FAAD

Thomas G. Olsen, MD

Michael D. Tharp, MD

Jonathan S. Weiss, MD

Bruce U. Wintroub, MD

MEMBER - 2021

Lawrence T. Wang, MD

MEMBER - 2023

James O. Ertle, MD

IN MEMORY

Alfred Hollander, MD

Karl V. Kaess, MD

Glenn A. Oclassen

After decades of working to develop the next generation of dermatologists, I feel there is no greater gift I can leave than an investment in the promising research they will do to transform patient care in the future.

Bruce U. Wintroub, MD

Dermatology Foundation Member at Large
Annenberg Circle Sustainer

Your next steps

1. Reflect and plan

Think about the legacy you would like to leave and speak with your family and your advisor about the gift that suits you.

2. Let us know

Complete the Visionary Society response form. If you have already included the DF in your plans, the form lets us thank you and welcome you to the Society.

Download the response form

3. Contact the Executive Director

We are happy to answer your questions in confidence and help you find the right approach, with no obligation.

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For your advisor

Legal name: Dermatology Foundation
Federal Tax ID: 04-6115524
Address: 5750 Old Orchard Road, Suite 450, Skokie, IL 60077-1090

The Dermatology Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN# 04-6115524. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Thank you for considering a Visionary Society commitment.

To learn more or to share your plans, please reach out to John directly.

John E. Bournas

Executive Director, Dermatology Foundation®

Phone: (847) 328-2256

jebournas@dermatologyfoundation.org

5750 Old Orchard Road, Suite 450
Skokie, IL 60077-1090

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