Donor Spotlight
Always in the Game
Two of alumnus Paul Sorrels' great loves – TCU and baseball – are reflected in his final wishes.
Mr. Sorrels, a three-time baseball letterman and graduate of the Class of 1941, died late last year and was memorialized at services held in Robert Carr Chapel.
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Donor Spotlight
Continuing a Heritage of Giving
Philanthropy is part of a family legacy for Dr. Marcus Bryant and his wife, Virginia Stevenson Bryant. Over the past five years, Dr. Bryant, an emeritus Brite Divinity School professor, and Mrs. Bryant have established three gift annuities benefiting Brite. By doing so, they receive a fixed rate of return that is higher than they might get with CDs or other noncharitable plans.
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Donor Spotlight
Mary Beasley Leaves Legacy of Campus Beauty
From 1987 to 1997, Mrs. Beasley made a series of gifts totaling $450,000 to create the Mary Evans Beasley Endowment for Campus Beautification.
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Donor Spotlight
Alumnus Driven by Heritage
“Cows in the pasture. Money in the bank. That's what every cattleman wants.”
That's the philosophy of Sam Woody Acola, TCU Class of 1950, who got “bit by the ranching bug” when his grandfather, John Woody, gave him his first heifer calf at age 9 or 10.
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Donor Spotlight
Sisters Strike a Resounding Chord
Horned Frog sisters Carol Lay Fletcher and Julianne (Julie) Lay Williams don't agree on everything. Ms. Fletcher likes opera, regularly taking her nephew David (Julie's son) to Chicago for Lyric Opera performances as well as...
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Bequest Language
The official bequest language for Texas Christian University is:
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Many of TCU's richest resources were made possible by individuals who took advantage of gift planning tools to support TCU. From the Mary Couts Burnett Library to the J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson professorships in business and honors, the impact of charitable estate planning is evident all over campus. Our B.M. & Frances Britain Society recognizes the many generous alumni and friends who have included TCU in their estate plans.
TCU's Gift Planning web site gives you the tools to build your gift, compare gifts and learn about specific gift options by requesting ebrochures. As you explore your gift options, you may also contemplate the designation for your gift. Perhaps you would like to invest in TCU students through scholarships or by endowing a lecture series? Or you may be interested in supporting TCU faculty or programs. Whatever your interest, know that the TCU Gift Planning team is available to assist with a deferred gift arrangement that will achieve your philanthropic objectives.
We look forward to working with you.
Director of Gift Planning
m.kuylen@tcu.edu
(817) 257-6704
Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:
Always in the Game
Paul Sorrels expressed his fondness for TCU and baseball through a special gift. More
The B.M. and Frances Britain Society
Planned giving provides the avenue to leave a legacy of far greater impact than often is possible through gifts made during one's lifetime and the opportunity to influence the future in a concrete manner. More
Continuing a Heritage of Giving
Philanthropy is part of a family legacy for Dr. Marcus Bryant and his wife, Virginia Stevenson Bryant. Over the past five years, Dr. Bryant, an emeritus Brite Divinity School professor, and Mrs. Bryant have established three gift annuities benefiting Brite. More
Will New Tax Laws Affect My Estate Plan?
It's an extraordinarily uncertain time—tax wise, that is. This is the first year in decades that American tax law repealed the federal estate tax. As of Jan. 1, 2010, federal estate taxes are repealed for any deaths that occur during this calendar year, regardless of the size of that person's estate (state estate/inheritance taxes will still apply). More
Now's the Time to Review This Important Estate Planning Checklist
As the new year gets under way, now is the perfect time to take the necessary steps to update your estate plans so they reflect any life changes you experienced in the past year. More
Use Your Will to Change the Future
Do you hesitate to give to your favorite causes because you are concerned about needing your assets in the future for you or your family? A gift in your will, called a bequest, could be the right option for you. More
3 Steps to Change Beneficiaries in Your Will or Living Trust
If you wanted to name or change a beneficiary in your will, would you know what to do? The process is actually easier than you might think. More
Surviving the Loss of a Loved One: Estate Planning Help
Life is challenging. The loss of a loved one makes it even more so. But don’t let stress over your finances make it even harder—ease your way through the tough times with these smart financial strategies. More
