Bequests

"I was raised in a family which valued giving and I have raised my own children and grandchildren in a similar way. I have donated to Wheaton and the Wheaton Fund every year since I graduated in 1974 which began as my way of saying thank you Wheaton for helping make me who I am today.

Including Wheaton in my will with both a bequest and as a beneficiary of an IRA is a culmination of the giving, a way to say I want Wheaton to continue to do for others what it did for me. It is also important to me for my family to know and share in my love for Wheaton and see that there are some things worth doing in life—I'm glad I can demonstrate these feelings in my bequest."

I was lucky to have found this amazing college that will always be a part of me. My giving makes me really happy!

—Priscilla Carey '74, Wheaton College Trustee

Is a charitable bequest right for you?

We have resources that will help you learn more about bequests. Click here to review sample bequest language. You will see how easy it is to include a bequest in your will or trust.

You might find it helpful to print this page and the bequest language. Please feel free to give this information to your attorney. If he or she has any questions, please contact us.

*Please note: The names and image above are representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since your benefits may be different, you may want to click here to view an example of your benefits.