Ima Hogg Society
The Ima Hogg society recognizes and celebrates those who remember Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens in their wills and estate plans. Members of this society are also included in the Myrtle Wreath Society, but Ima Hogg Society members enjoy additional exclusive programs and benefits at Bayou Bend. No dues or fees are necessary to participate in the Ima Hogg Society, but there is an enrollment process. Details regarding your future gift are not required. Complete an enrollment card or contact Julia Smith at jsmith@mfah.org or 713.353.1587 with any questions.
In 1957, Ima Hogg bequeathed her historic home, collection of American decorative arts, and expansive gardens to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. This remarkable gift is now regarded as one of the finest house museums in the world, and she continues to serve as the inspiration for the Ima Hogg Society.
The official bequest language for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston:
“I, [name] of [city, state, zip], give, devise, and bequeath to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005 [written amount or percentage of estate] for Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens’ unrestricted use and purpose.”
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Tax ID #74-1109655
Miss Ima Hogg
The Bayou Bend Collection, gift of John and Sara Lindsey
Ima Hogg Society Members
Anonymous (6)
Marie Sharpe Blaine+
Bonnie Campbell+
Evelyn Houstoun Chew+*
Marie and John Houser Chiles
Elinor M. Christian+
Harriet Sharpe Cochran
Larry F. Cochran*
Mary Frances Couper*
Mrs. Lacy Crain+
Carol A. Crawford
Weyman Crawford*
Sharon G. Dies
Martha Erwin+
Richard E. Fluhr and Rodolfo Hernandez, Jr.
Cheri and Andy Fossler
Lorraine and David Frazier
Debbie and Gary Gibson+
Susanne M. Glasscock+
Jas A. Gundry+
Kay Collins Handly
Cynthia G. Holliday+
Nancy Glanville Jewell+
A. Clark Johnson+
Carolyn Frost Keenan+
Kathy Lee Kennedy
Elsie Layton*
Robert J. Lorio
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Y. Marchand+
Laura Sue H. McMurrey*
Robin L. Michel and William M. Pillsbury
Susan Morrison
Patti Mullendore
Mrs. Robert V. Nelson, Jr.+
Susan Neptune+
Sara M. Peterson+
Marc Schindler+
Mr. Morin Montagu Scott, Jr.+*
Mrs. Morin Montagu Scott, Jr.+
Alice C. Simkins
Katie Smith
Mrs. Dewitt Untermeyer+*
Ralph Wallingford+*
Toni Wallingford+
David B. Warren+
Mrs. Sara E. White
Barbara Graham Williams+
Jeanie Kilroy Wilson+
Sally and Denny Wright
*gifts matured
+charter member
as of July 1, 2020