Bequests have helped shape the character of Princeton since 1749, when a gift of five pounds was left to the recently founded college. Campus landmarks ranging from FitzRandolph Gateway to Frick Chemical Laboratory to Murray-Dodge Hall to Jadwin Gymnasium were all funded through bequests. So, too, were many of the scholarships and endowed professorships that are central to the intellectual vitality of the campus.
Let us help you realize your Princeton legacy. Learn how to name Princeton as a beneficiary of your will, find out how retirement plans make the most highly tax-efficient bequest to charity, and be inspired by the stories of some our bequest donors.
Taking the First Step For more detailed information, you can contact the Office of Gift Planning at 609.258.6318 or 1746soc@princeton.edu
as a first step. In preparation for a meeting with your attorney or tax
advisor, you will be able to explore how to accomplish your bequest
intentions for Princeton through gifts of any amount. Members of the
gift planning staff can also discuss possible naming opportunities and
tell you about how other alumni and friends have created their bequests
for Princeton.
Princeton's "Thank You" If you have already designated
Princeton as a beneficiary of your estate, please let us know so that
we can welcome you as a member of the 1746 Society.
The information presented on these web pages is not offered as legal
or tax advice. You are urged to seek the advice of your tax advisor,
attorney, and/or financial planner to make certain any gift you are
considering fits well in your specific circumstances.
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