Harvard College Alumni
Donors and Their Gifts
Many alumni have found gift planning to be a thoughtful way to make a significant gift to Harvard while addressing personal financial needs. Here are some of their stories:
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Oct 14, 2020
Supporting Graduate Students with a Bequest
As a trailblazer for women in business, Sandy Moose PhD ’68 credits the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for giving her the foundation to succeed—though perhaps not in the way you'd expect. Read More
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Oct 6, 2020
Planning for Future Impact
Peter Kyunghwan Kim ’91 and his wife, Sarah, have always wanted to give back to Harvard. The Office of Gift Planning helped them decide how. Read More
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May 20, 2020
Planning for Retirement
Moitri Chowdhury Savard ’93 plans for retirement through a Harvard deferred charitable gift annuity (DGA). For Savard, it’s a practical decision to support her family and another way to give back to an interest close to her heart: public service. Read More
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May 20, 2020
Carrying the Flag for Harvard
Bill '60 and Carole Markus established a bequest to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences early on in their marriage, which is going on 57½ years. They like knowing that their planned bequest, which is largely unrestricted, will complement gifts they’ve made for House Renewal and financial aid in honor of Bill’s reunions. Read More
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Aug 24, 2019
Head and Heart for Harvard
Ed Stolper ’74, PhD ’79 established a Harvard charitable remainder unitrust because he wants to make a lasting contribution for the good of Harvard. Read More
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Aug 23, 2019
Personal Philanthropy
Walking into Harvard’s Financial Aid Office changed her life, says Angela Sun ’96, JD ’01. Read More