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 […]