Philanthropy

A lawyer, venture capitalist, writer, and mentor in California’s charter schools, Ken Aldrich AB ’60, LLB ’64 found a way to combine his love for education and entrepreneurship by teaching students of all ages how to shape their financial futures and embrace the entrepreneurial mindset—and by benefitting his passions at Harvard.

A $20 million gift from philanthropists Lisa Yang and Hock Tan MBA '79 establishes the Hock E. Tan and K. Lisa Yang Center for Autism Research at Harvard Medical School, which will encompass the efforts of basic, translational, and clinical scientists from the entire Harvard ecosystem.

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

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

Alumni and friends in the New York City area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner.

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.

Kim Wagner PhD ’94 gives back the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Alumni and friends in the Los Angeles area joined the Harvard University Planned Giving team for a Family, Finance, and Philanthropy dinner.