Honoring Our History, Building Our Legacy ~ The Franke Tobey Jones Legacy Circle

“The Tapestry of our history lives on when we become part of the story.”

What is the meaning of a Legacy Circle?  It is a special group of individuals who have chosen to leave a lasting impact through a planned gift—typically by including an organization like Franke Tobey Jones in their estate plans.

At its heart, the meaning of a Legacy Circle is about philanthropic commitment beyond one’s lifetime.

What it means:

A Legacy Circle recognizes people who have arranged to give all or a portion of their assets such as:

• A gift in their will or trust
• Retirement account or life insurance beneficiary designations
• Property or other financial assets

These gifts are fulfilled after they pass, allowing them to support something meaningful without affecting their current financial security.

The deeper meaning:

Being part of a Legacy Circle is not about the financial transaction; it is an enduring message about:

• Continuing your values into the future
• Supporting future generations of residents
• Strengthening a community you care about
• Leaving a personal legacy of care, compassion, and commitment

For a place like Franke Tobey Jones, it reflects a belief that the community should thrive not just today—but for decades to come.

The Franke Tobey Jones Legacy Circle is a group of generous and thoughtful donors who want to sustain and strengthen the long-term success of Franke Tobey Jones through a planned gift.

Regardless of size, every bequest and planned gift to FTJ is deeply appreciated and has the power to enrich lives for generations to come. It is an invaluable act of kindness to ensure that, far into the future, FTJ remains vibrant with quality care and innovative programs and services. The Legacy Circle continues to add new members and if you would like to consider furthering the FTJ mission of making every day meaningful for our senior community, please contact Shelley Harris, Director of Philanthropy, at 253.756.6297.

To celebrate our Legacy Circle members, the Franke Tobey Jones Annual Legacy Circle Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club.