Leave a Legacy of Creativity

Support the Future of the Arts and Culture with ArtServe

For close to 40 years, ArtServe has been a home for artists, creativity, and community. Through exhibitions, education, and cultural programming, ArtServe empowers artists and connects South Florida through the arts.

By including ArtServe in your long-term plans, you ensure that future generations will continue to experience the power of creativity.

Your legacy can inspire artists for years to come.

Why Planned Giving?

A planned gift allows you to support ArtServe’s mission while achieving your own financial and philanthropic goals.

Benefits may include:

  • Creating a lasting legacy
    • Potential tax advantages
    • Supporting artists and cultural programs here at ArtServe
    • Making a meaningful gift without affecting your current finances

Planned gifts help ArtServe continue to provide:

  • Exhibitions for emerging and established artists
  • Arts education and workshops
  • Cultural programs for the community
  • Resources for creative entrepreneurs

Ways to Make a Legacy Gift

Bequest in Your Will

One of the simplest ways to give.

You may designate ArtServe to receive:

  • A specific dollar amount
  • A percentage of your estate
  • The remainder of your estate

Suggested language:

“I, (name) give and bequeath ___% of my estate to ArtServe, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to support its mission.”

Beneficiary Designations

You can name ArtServe as a beneficiary of:

  • Retirement accounts (IRA, 401k)
  • Life insurance policies
  • Donor-advised funds
  • Bank or brokerage accounts

These gifts are easy to arrange and may provide tax advantages.

Gifts of Stock or Assets

Donating appreciated assets may allow you to:

  • Avoid capital gains tax
  • Receive a charitable deduction
  • Support the arts in a meaningful way

Join Our Legacy Society

Donors who include ArtServe in their estate plans may be welcomed into the ArtServe Legacy Society.

Members may receive:

  • Recognition (if desired)
  • Invitations to special private events
  • Updates on how their legacy will support the arts

Most importantly, Legacy Society members help ensure that ArtServe remains a vibrant creative hub for generations.

Let’s Start the Conversation

If you have already included ArtServe in your plans or would like to learn more about planned giving options, we would love to hear from you.

ArtServe, Inc.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Phone: 954-462-8190
Website: https://artserve.org

Please contact our President and CEO, Jason Hughes, directly at:

Phone: 954-462-8190 x 230

jasonh@artserve.org

Your Legacy Matters

A planned gift to ArtServe ensures that creativity, opportunity, and artistic expression continue to thrive in South Florida.

Together, we can inspire the next generation of artists and ARTreprenuers.

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Steve E Stock has over 35 years of experience in marketing, sales, brand building, development, communications, merchandising and management within both non-profit and for-profit organizations. He was a member of the Board of Directors for ArtServe before becoming ArtServe’s Director of Development. He currently serves on three other Advisory Boards in the State of Florda, United Way’s Mission United, Florida Sea Grant and Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.
His notable achievements include working for Wayne Huizenga and the Florida Marlins in their formative years, managing 30+ contracted Airport, professional sports Stadiums & Arenas and National Park Venues for ARA Leisure Services, and working for Macy’s Department Stores as a Buyer and Divisional Merchandise Manager.
He also worked with marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey for over 18 years and significantly grew the business by managing all the licensing, event planning, vendor relations, media relations & retail sales. He was the CEO for the company for 10 years and was also responsible for the creation of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, a non-profit entity dedicated to funding marine wildlife conservation initiatives and fishery management projects. He successfully raised over $7M in support of the Foundation’s projects & partners.
Mr. Stock holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Florida and an Associates of Art degree from St Petersburg College.
He is a long-time resident of Broward County and currently lives in Pembroke Pines with his wife Stacie and dog Zoey. His hobbies include golf, pickleball, travel and watching the Florida Gators!

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