Lerner Society - Legacy and Planned Giving

The Lerner Society honors IGFA's visionary founder, Michael Lerner, whose pioneering spirit in 1939 united recreational fishing with scientific discovery and conservation. Members of this distinguished society demonstrate their own visionary leadership by including IGFA in their estate plans, ensuring that Lerner's legacy of "ethical sport and productive science" endures for future generations. Like Lerner, who saw the unique potential for anglers to advance marine science and conservation, these forward-thinking donors understand that their planned gifts will create lasting impacts on the sport they love. Through various strategic giving options - from bequests and beneficiary designations to IRA distributions and appreciated securities - Lerner Society members help secure IGFA's ability to champion game fish conservation, educate young anglers, and recognize outstanding achievements in our sport for generations to come.

Capt. Nelson and Gloria Applegate
Kevin D. Clark
Anthony "Chip" Constantini
Deborah Dunaway
Jodi and Jeff Storm Harkavy
Mark Hoffman
 Bob and Sally Kurz*
Chad Moss*
Jon R. Shakour
Terry Smith
Jack Tapscott
Capt. Rufus Wakeman II*
J.P. "Gator" Wilson Family Foundation

* Permanent member of the IGFA Billfish Legacy Society.