Most of us would like to leave a lasting legacy. In the past, only a privileged few could afford to do so. Today, thanks to planned giving, there are many worry-free ways to achieve your philanthropic goals. So go ahead and pursue your dreams.   

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Important Information about the Pension Protection Act of 2006!

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 contains a new and exciting gift-planning opportunity for donors who want to make gifts from their IRAs. Click here for more detail or contact John Hiner, Director of Planned Giving, at 717-337-6546.

Stories of Giving

"When we attended Gettysburg College over forty years ago, it never occurred to us that our education was being subsidized by those who had gone before us. After all, our parents were paying full tuition, and neither of us received scholarship aid. It was not until many years later that we came to understand that tuition does not cover the full cost of the quality education offered at Gettysburg, and that the difference between tuition and actual cost came from many individuals and organizations that love the College as much as we do.

We have always given to the Annual Fund, which is now called the Gettysburg Fund, out of deep gratitude for the quality of the education we received during four wonderful years at Gettysburg College. But out commitment to give back has grown even stronger as we have come to understand how we personally benefited from the generosity of others.

The opportunity to establish a deferred gift annuity is just one more way to express our appreciation. For us, it is simply recycled love."

-- Jere '65 and Angela Gravino Estes '64

Jere Estes '65 and Angela Gravino Estes '64 are still both enjoying their careers, but wanted to support their classes in honor of their 40th reunion. They made a gift to Gettysburg to establish a gift annuity with the first payment deferred for a few years when they do plan to retire. The timing of the first payment will help boost their retirement income. By making the gift now, but deferring their first payment, they can claim a federal income tax deduction this year, as well as lock in a higher payout than if they elected to receive immediate payments. For more information on deferred or immediate gift annuities, including what your payout would be (based on your birth date), please contact Gettysburg College.