Eunice Erb Goodan '43

Marlborough celebrates the late Eunice Erb Goodan '43, former trustee, board president, and generous benefactor.

Stacie Cheng '89

Marlborough played a pivotal role in making Stacie Cheng '89 into the leader she is today. Her estate gift means the school can continue doing so for generations of young women to come.

Linda Newby Smith '54

By establishing a charitable gift annuity, Linda Newby Smith '54 was able to receive a fixed income and enhance her connection to Marlborough with her support.

Kirsten Hammer Dueck '89

Kirsten Hammer Dueck '89 included a gift to Marlborough in her estate plan to show her gratitude for the rich experience she received during her time there.

Jaclyn Tilley Hill

With another generation of their family starting their Marlborough careers, Jaclyn Tilley Hill and her husband, Randy, made a gift that support the opportunities Marlborough provides our students.

Cathy Hession '69

Cathy Hession '69 was in her early 20s when she made the decision to put Marlborough in her will.

Mary Ripley '34

As a young woman in the 1930s, Mary Ripley '34 traveled the world. The Khyber Pass. India. China. The Sahara Desert. And she's still at it.

Adri Butler '52

"Why wait?" asks Adri Butler '52, referring to her planned gift to Marlborough's endowment. "I wanted to do something to help secure Marlborough's future. I decided it would be much more fun to do it while I'm still around to see the results."

Dr. Maureen O'Toole

After nearly three decades as a respected member of the Marlborough faculty, Dr. Maureen O'Toole retired as Head of the Fine Arts Department in 2001. Today, her legacy extends not only to the many women whose lives she enriched with her teaching—but also to future students who will benefit from her estate planned gift to Marlborough.

Nancy Omohundro Long '54

Marlborough received a gift in excess of $2 million from the estate of Nancy Omohundro Long '54 to the Leadership in Learning Campaign.

Janice Ogden Carpenter '57

Marlborough received a gift in excess of $1 million from the estate of Janice Ogden Carpenter '57 to the Leadership in Learning Campaign.

Donation Examples from your estate by will, trust, or beneficiary designation

Bequest

Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our school. They believe it is important to help further our mission.

Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift

Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of Marlborough. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged her to update her estate plan.

Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)

Keith has been a faithful supporter of Marlborough and makes regular gifts to support our work. Recently, Keith talked to our staff and expressed his interest in naming Marlborough as a beneficiary of his estate, but he wanted to keep the process as simple and inexpensive as possible.

Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts

Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Marlborough held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift that would support our mission and ensure that we remain financially strong well into the future.

A Bequest to Further Good Work

As an alumna, Nancy was a dedicated volunteer. Over the years, she had seen many students thrive from the education provided by Marlborough, just as she had. She wanted to create a legacy to provide future resources to continue the school's transformative mission.

Bequest of Insurance

Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future. As the children grew up, married, found good jobs, and accumulated significant assets, the insurance was no longer needed for its original purpose.

A Bequest to Save Taxes

Thomas was a widower who had a great love for his wife's alma mater, Marlborough. As the spouse of an alumna and grandfather of a current student, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.

Using a Blended Gift to Reach Your Charitable Giving Goals

Jay and his wife Amy wanted to support Marlborough with a significant gift of $100,000. They wanted to spread this gift out over several years but also wanted to make a gift of $25,000 this year.

Tax-Free Sale

Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of city. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.

Gifts that provide you and your loved ones with income and tax benefits

Fixed Income for Retirement

After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire. Patricia has enough saved for retirement, but she is concerned about the impact a drop in the stock market would have on her retirement savings.

Capital Gains Tax Bypassed

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. While their investments increased substantially in value, their potential capital gains tax bill was rising.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity

Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she loved the home and the memories she made there, she bought stock in the company that built the home. Over the years, Clara's stock has increased in value.

Sale and Unitrust

Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. This sale would require that Gene and Carol sell their stock, subjecting them to capital gains. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.

The Retirement Unitrust

Mary grew up on a farm that was owned by her grandparents. Her grandmother went to Marlborough moved to the farm with her husband when they married. Mary's parents inherited the property when they passed, and when Mary's parents passed, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm. When Mary was a child, the farm was out in the country. Now that the city has grown, the farm is within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.

Property Turns Into Income

Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.

Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity

Maria is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. She purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially in value.

Deferred Gift Annuity

Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, as the stock increased in value to $100,000 within three years. Though they were not in need of additional income at the time, they decided to cash in on this growth.

Gift Annuity for Real Estate

Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000. If Jonathan were to sell the home and use his one-time $250,000 home exclusion, he could offset part of the gain but would still have to pay capital gains.

Give It Twice Trust

While visiting Marlborough's website to read an article about a current student's Honors Research Project, June stumbled upon the Planned Giving section. There, she came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the school for more information. Marlborough's gift planner explained that a give it twice trust would allow her to give income to children through the trust, and then the trust would later transfer the trust balance to Marlborough.

Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!

We have all heard the saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible. Karen and Stephen felt this way when they were establishing their estate plan. They wanted to pass their estate to family, but they also had a place in their hearts for Marlborough, where Karen and their daughters went to school.

Gifts that support our cause and save you taxes

Reduce Your Taxes with an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift

Margaret was a retired librarian. She volunteered at Marlborough several times a week and also supported the Marlborough Fund each year. Margaret saw that her taxes were increasing and wondered how she could continue to do extra things like make charitable gift with lower income.

Endowment Gift

Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated parent volunteers at Marlborough for many years. They wanted to make certain the school's programs continued even after they were gone.

An Easy Way to Help Our Work with Your IRA

Daniel was a retired businessman who volunteered for Marlborough while his daughters were students. When the school decided to add a new program, he was excited to help in a significant way.

Part Gift and Part Sale

Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake. However, as time went on, Kevin's job kept him in town and the children grew up before Susan and Kevin had the financial resources to build on the land.

Current Gifts

As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends, and loved ones. Last year, Jim and Sharon made an addition to their list and began including Marlborough.

What Will You Do With Your Unspent Retirement Savings?

Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks and IRAs. They met with their financial advisor to discuss a plan to provide for their family and for some of their favorite nonprofit organizations.

Leading for the Future

Luke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting Marlborough as parents. They wanted to give back in a way that would help the school fulfill its mission. At the same time, they were looking for a way to care for their family in the future.

Providing for Our Children's Future

Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement. While they felt their savings and investments would cover their needs, they wanted to make sure that their children were provided for in the future.

IRA Rollover: A Gift with Substantial Benefits

Mark was a retired attorney with a significant IRA and substantial income from investments. He had made IRA rollover gifts to his granddaughter's school, Marlborough, several times in recent years.

Avoiding Tax on a Business Sale

Albert was the founder and sole shareholder of a small technology company that he started 30 years ago. At 65 years of age, he began thinking about selling the business.

Maximizing Mineral Income

Walter and May recently retired and moved south to a new retirement community. They still own their 250-acre ranch. Because the ranch has very valuable subsurface mineral rights, Walter and May have been approached several times about entering into a mineral lease that would allow for the production of oil and gas.

Gift for a Loved One with Special Needs

Bella is a successful business owner. Her younger brother, Robert, was born with special needs. For the past 10 years, Bella has supported Robert, including paying the costs for Robert's adult care facility.