Planned gifts have a remarkable ability to shape the future, often long after the donors themselves are gone. Few examples illustrate this more clearly than the legacy of the Blewett family, whose desire to leave a meaningful mark on WashU continues to benefit students nearly a century later. As superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools […]
By Blaire Leible Garwitz April 17, 1969, is a day Charles Ingene, AB ’69, will never forget, and it marks his most memorable WashU experience. That night, the Grateful Dead played a concert on the Brookings Quad that stretched into the early morning hours, ending only after police received numerous noise complaints. Ingene remembers paying […]
Choosing the best charitable giving vehicle for your situation can often feel overwhelming. You may want a continuing income stream for yourself or a family member, in which case a charitable gift annuity (CGA) might be the best option. If you are 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) donated directly from your individual […]
Gift for ovarian cancer research memorializes beloved wife and dedicated advocate This past spring – perhaps motivated by the green-is-gold possibility of the season and surely inspired by poetry – Bob Fuessle decided to turn his love for his late wife, Paula, into a lasting tribute. To help fight the disease that took Paula’s life, […]
(Photo credit: Cliff MacArthur, Wikipedia.com) To change the world that you are in,give to the world what you haveand serve the world with who you are. Sister Madonna Buder This year, the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis celebrates 100 years of helping students become agents of change in the world. It is […]
Life insurance gift will support MBA scholars for generations As a senior partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group, Sandeep Chugani, BS ’89, MBA ’91, has entered the gratitude stage of life. At 5 p.m. on a winter afternoon in Miami, Chugani — fresh off a consulting call with a CEO client — shifts […]
We face many challenges today — from geopolitical instability to climate concerns to cybersecurity. It may seem like a time to circle the wagons rather than discuss your long-term philanthropic goals. But if you choose the right option, planned giving can provide a powerful way for you to create a lasting impact and help ensure […]
Organizing your finances and creating an estate plan helps protect your wishes for the future of your assets, your family, and your legacy. This is an essential task that will help you make sure the assets you have worked hard to earn during your lifetime go to the people or organizations you care about and […]
For Laura Jacoby BS `76, the necessity of holding a job while attending college meant passing up opportunities because of her work schedule, or because the extra fees required for some activities weren’t in the budget. What was worse, Jacoby says, was falling asleep in class because she was so tired. “I wanted to learn […]
Tyler Horning, Principal, TDC Life With a dedication and passion for working with advisors to help their clients organize, improve, and execute their life insurance and estate planning needs, Tyler Horning has brought a long-term focus to the TDC Life team. As President of TDC Life, Tyler is a third-generation leader of the firm who […]