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Franklin Heritage, Inc., Post-and-Lintel Society

What is it?
The Franklin Heritage Post-and-Lintel Society is an association of our staunchest supporters who are dedicated to the long-term growth of the organization by including FHI in their wills and trusts, and/or making a significant gift to FHI’s endowment.

You can make a legacy gift

You don't have to have extraordinary wealth to make a planned gift. Any amount can have a big impact over time.
Some people think they must choose between leaving a gift to their family or charity.
YOU CAN DO BOTH!
Many planned gifts actually save your family money.

It's easy!

A simple designation can bring incredible support to the causes and organizations that matter to you.

Ways to give include:
​Bequest/will
Charitable remainder trust
Charitable lead trust
Retirement funds
Life insurance
Real estate/property

Getting Started

We encourage you to visit a professional advisor when determining your will and estate plan. A legacy gift offers a tax advantage to you now for a planned charitable gift later and costs nothing now.​

1. Compile a list of assets.
2. Consider your dreams.
3. Include your family and philanthropy

How to make a gift in your will

Make Franklin Heritage Inc. the beneficiary of your gift, through the Johnson County Community Foundation​:
Johnson County 
Community Foundation
P.O. Box 217 | 398 S. Main St.
Franklin, IN 46131
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Post-and-Lintel Society members receive

Once you join the society, you will be invited to society-only events and receive exclusive communications regarding the future of FHI.

Request more information

We'll be happy to chat with you regarding the Post-and-Lintel Society. 
Why post-and-lintel?
The post-and-lintel is one of the basic architectural forms, and hearkens to FHI’s beginnings as an organization to preserve the historic architecture of Franklin, Indiana. It is a three-part structure: two vertical posts, supporting a horizontal lintel, representing the three aspects of FHI’s operations in Madison Street Salvage, The Historic Artcraft Theatre and the overall preservation arm of Franklin Heritage, Inc. itself. 

How is the Post-and-Lintel Society Different?

FHI cannot exist without its many donors, sponsors and members. These modes of giving are incredibly important, but aren’t able to support the future growth of the organization as FHI envisions it. 
 - Sponsorships help support the ongoing programming at The Historic Artcraft Theatre (as well as events like the Home and Garden Tours), but these funds are meant solely to underwrite operational costs such as labor, film booking, etc. Not future operations.
- Memberships and donations bring in significant income, but can vary annually based on a number of external economic factors. This income has allowed us to cover costs such as those caused by pandemics, tornadoes, and unexpected maintenance – but they’re not enough for the future. 
- The Artcraft Theatre is an incredible resource for drawing in interest, visitors and income. But FHI is more than just a theatre – and memberships and sponsorships are mostly tied to Artcraft operations. The Post-and-Lintel Society is to support the operations of FHI as a whole, particularly in its mission of historic preservation.