A Lifetime of Giving Back
Dick Stuart '37 celebrated his 88-year relationship with W&L by making his leadership gift to the Annual Fund.
Planned Giving
Building Bridges
When Bette Lathrop named Washington and Lee as one of the beneficiaries of her charitable remainder trust, bridges were on her mind, and one in particular.
CARPE Renamed Harte Center for Teaching and Learning
The Board of Trustees approved renaming CARPE in memory of Houston H. Harte '50.
An Extraordinary Gift Honors Community of Trust
Junie Bishop '41 created a fixed-term charitable trust 20 years ago that will make a significant difference at W&L in 2020.
Always a General
For Su and Rob Minor '71, planned giving is not about the past; it’s about building a better future.
In Case You Missed It
The Essence of W&L
Helen and Bob Cairns '57 created two gift annuities to express their love and appreciation for W&L.
A ‘Wild Card’ Makes a Winning Hand
Richard McKim “Kim” Preston ’69, ’76L used the IRA charitable rollover provision to make a tax-free gift to W&L.
Hooked on Giving
Gary Silverfield ’69 makes supporting his alma mater a top priority.
An Impactful Gift
When appreciated stock is gifted outright, you can claim a federal income tax charitable deduction for the full, appreciated value.
Honor Thy Parents
The Clapp brothers fund a scholarship in memory of their parents.
Friends of the Library
Washington and Lee has received a $2.5 million gift from Hal F. and Barbra Buckner Higginbotham to endow the university librarian position.
Celebrating a Milestone
When he arrived on campus in 1954, it would have been hard for Farris Hotchkiss ’58 to imagine celebrating his upcoming 60th reunion.
Harold Stowe ’68 Recognizes His 50th Reunion with a Family Scholarship
His generous gift will help deserving young scholars, who might come from less fortunate circumstances, be able to attend W&L.
Generating Retirement Income through the Charitable Remainder Unitrust
The environment at W&L was transformative in the sense that everything you did was governed by the Honor System. You were your own disciplinarian. I had never experienced anything like this, and it made an impact that stayed with me throughout my business and personal life. I attribute my success in business to this.
Roy Matthews ’54 Used His IRA to Help History Professors at W&L
Roy Matthews's shaky start at W&L did not hint at his future career as a successful university professor. During a recent telephone conversation from his home in Washington, D.C. he described his journey from struggling during his first term at W&L to being a history scholar and author. He also talked about his decision to support the W&L History Department, where his journey began, through his IRA.
A Life of Kindness
When Lou Hodges died in February, the W&L community mourned for an educator and proponent of social justice whose impact on the campus still looms large. But now the community can celebrate because Lou's name is permanently memorialized at the school he served for 43 years.
Win-Win Giving with the IRA Charitable Rollover
Dr. Robert (Bob) L. Holt '67 adeptly leveraged the IRA Charitable Rollover provision to establish an endowment on the occasion of his Class of 1967 50th Reunion that also honors two admired W&L mentors, the late Chemistry Professor Keith Shillington and History Professor and friend Ted DeLaney.
Is a Charitable Gift Annuity Right for You?
Ben Cummings '67, '70L is honoring his 50th reunion with a generous gift benefiting the Class of 1967 Scholarship.
