Named in memory of Daniel J. O'Neill, the O'Neill Society was created to recognize those who remember the Wayne County Community Foundation through a will, trust, life insurance, or other planned gift.

Too often, gifts of this sort are unrecognized because they come at the end of the donor's life.

Involvement in the Society gives members the opportunity to enjoy the company of others who, like themselves, care about leaving a legacy to protect and strengthen Wayne County.

How can you join the O'Neill Society?  Only a statement of intent to leave a gift to the Wayne County Community Foundation is required.  No documentation of gift amount is necessary. Members of the O'Neill Society may designate the use of the distribution of their future gifts, or may leave the distribution to the discretion of the Foundation. A gift may be used, in appropriate circumstances, to establish a new fund or scholarship, or may be added to any of the Foundation's existing funds.

For more information, contact Ryanne Jennings by email, or call 570.251.9993. 

About

The O’Neill Society recognizes those donors who have invested in the future of our county by naming the Wayne County Community Foundation as a beneficiary of their estate plans. The name of the society honors Dan O’Neill, long time ‘community servant’ and Foundation Board member.

Funds benefited by estate plans can support any charitable cause or organization, including the Foundation itself, and can work to benefit the county – long after the lives of the donors. The names of the Society Members are published periodically in our local newspapers and in our Annual Report. There is no monetary minimum.

Donate

If you have or wish to include the Foundation in your will or other planned gift and wish to be recognized in the O’Neill Society, please contact the Foundation’s office and we will be pleased to help you complete the forms and add your name to our society.

Members

* Deceased