Planned Giving

Your values. Your legacy. A greener future with ESF.

A legacy gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support the SUNY ESF. By including ESF in your estate plans, you can help ensure that the College continues to lead in environmental discovery, education, and stewardship for generations to come.

Why planned giving matters

Planned gifts strengthen ESF’s ability to:

Prepare the next generation of environmental leaders.
Advance research that addresses today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Protect and restore the natural world we all depend on.

Your gift becomes part of a legacy of hope, discovery, and impact, helping ESF remain a place where science and community come together for the good of the planet.

Robin Hood Oak Society

Named for the stately English oak tree that has graced the ESF campus for decades, the Robin Hood Oak Society recognizes the distinguished loyalty and commitment of those who have made a planned gift to ESF or who have included a provision for the College in their estate plans. Members are celebrated for their vision and generosity, and they inspire others to follow their example.

Flexible ways to give

Every estate plan is unique.

Common ways to include ESF in yours include:

Bequests — Naming ESF in your will or living trust.
Retirement Assets — Designating ESF as a beneficiary of an IRA or retirement plan.
Life Insurance — Naming ESF as a policy beneficiary.

Even a modest gift can make a tremendous difference in advancing ESF’s mission.

Join the Conversation

If you’ve already included ESF in your estate plans, thank you.

Please let us know so we can welcome you into the Robin Hood Oak Society.

If you are beginning to think about a planned gift, we would be honored to talk with you.

Our team can provide information and resources to help you find the option that best reflects your values and goals.

David Ciesielski
Major Gift Officer
[email protected] | (315) 565-3074