Donors and Their Gifts

Melissa Blair Fisher ’94, MBA ’98 always knew she wanted to make a bequest to Harvard. Her 25th Reunion inspired her to make it happen.

Charlie Egan ’54, P’86, ’83 has never stopped being a champion for Harvard. 

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.

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.

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.

Ed Stolper ’74, PhD ’79 established a Harvard charitable remainder unitrust because he wants to make a lasting contribution for the good of Harvard.

Walking into Harvard’s Financial Aid Office changed her life, says Angela Sun ’96, JD ’01.

Peter Lewy ’60 has made a series of charitable gift annuities to ensure Harvard’s continued excellence.

John G. Palfrey Jr. ’94 believes that giving back is essential to a good life.

For Caitlin Murray O’Connor '92, her days sailing on the Charles were some of her favorite at Harvard. In gratitude, O’Connor and her husband, Paul O'Connor '89, have planned a bequest to Harvard College.