Wescott Legacy Society

Florida State University created the James D. Westcott Legacy Society in honor and memory of James D. Westcott, whose 1887 estate gift funded Florida State University's first major endowment.

Upon his death, Judge Westcott bequeathed the bulk of his estate in trust for the benefit of the West Florida Seminary. With this legacy, Westcott became the first donor and benefactor of the institution now known as Florida State University. In 1936, it was announced the campus administration building would be called the "James D. Westcott Jr. Memorial Building."

Honorees in the society have designated Florida State University as a beneficiary in their estate plans. The James D. Westcott Legacy Society is a tribute to James D. Westcott and to all generations of FSU benefactors who embrace his vision and share his high ideals.

Benefits

As a James D. Westcott Legacy Society honoree, you will:

• be invited to our yearly celebration involving distinguished speakers, students and a behind-the-scenes look at our colleges and programs;
• receive invitations to complimentary informational seminars on estate and financial planning;
• receive invitations to special events for donors to Florida State University; and
• be recognized for your philanthropic investment in Florida State's students, faculty members and programs through our online honor roll of donors, serving as an inspiration to others.

You are a Part of the Legacy

As a member of the James D. Westcott Legacy Society, you have joined a special group of alumni and friends. Whether it was through a charitable bequest, gift annuity, insurance policy or some other form of planned gift, honorees in the James D. Westcott Legacy Society have created a lasting legacy of support for students, faculty, research and programs. Your planned gift creates tremendous opportunities and allows Florida State to transform lives—at the University and beyond.

Interested in becoming part of the James D. Westcott Legacy Society? Call (850) 644-0753 or giftplanning@foundation.fsu.edu today!