Planned Giving

Planned Giving

Planned Giving

Expand Your Legacy. Shape Merrimack’s Future.

Access our Gift Planning Guide below to learn more about planned giving at Merrimack College. 

Create Your Legacy

Do you ever dream about how to “give back” to Merrimack?

Through a legacy or planned gift, you can identify what you would like to support and fund it later through your estate or other means. When you create your gift, Merrimack will recognize you with membership in The 1947 Society. 

Receive Income as You Give

A life income gift – such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust – provides future support for Merrimack College while also providing a tax deduction and payments to you or your loved ones. Payments can be fixed, variable or deferred.

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Make an Immediate Impact

Gifts of appreciated stocks, mutual funds or real estate held for more than one year may provide special tax advantages. Donate these assets outright or use them to establish a gift that pays you income. You can make an immediate impact with these gifts.

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Plan for Your
Future

Including Merrimack in your estate plan may allow you to do more than you thought possible while achieving your own personal and financial goals. Gain potential tax savings and maintain access to your assets in case you need them. Includes bequest gifts and more.

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Meet Our Donors

Donors just like you have made a real impact just by adding a few words to their will or using one of the many giving options available.

Dr. Christopher E. Hopey and Dr. Anne Halley. Credit (c) Leise Jones Photography 2018

“At Merrimack, I became alive.”

Eileen Jennings ’64 (center) with staff from the Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations

“I hope my gift will inspire others to give back to Merrimack.”

Frieda Bleeck ’66, pictured here with Merrimack President Dr. Christopher E. Hopey, at her 50th class reunion.

“I like the innovative work Merrimack is doing.”

Thanks to generous donors like Robin Smith ’66, young women pursuing STEM fields have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

“The world needs more female leaders in STEM.”

Terry and Dick Southwick, 1947 Society members

“Impressed by Merrimack’s transformation.”

Marguerite Kane ’60

“Merrimack, still to this day, emphasizes the individual.”

Mary Gorham Franco ’81 and Mike Franco ’81

“We came for four years – and stayed a lifetime.”

Anthony “Tony” and Gladys Sakowich’s gifts will have a positive impact on Merrimack students for generations to come.

“Making a difference for future generations.”

John ’65 and Carole McDermott

“STEM is important for the country.”

Resource Library

Gift Planning Guide (PDF)
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This site is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.