A LEGACY OF GENEROSITY — YOUR WAY
Fordham Prep is the gold standard for transmitting the values of faith , scholarship , and service to generations of young men . As with any institution , the Prep ’ s continued vitality is dependent upon a steady flow of capital gifts to fuel its mission . The Shea-McDonough Legacy Society is a principal source of capital gifts which spring from thoughtful estate planning by alumni , parents , and friends . Like other members of the Society , Connie and I have taken advantage of tax-efficient gifts such as naming the Prep as an IRA beneficiary .”
— Kevin Hackett ’ 67
Planned giving is simpler than you may think , especially at Fordham Prep . If your goal is to conserve your estate and reduce future tax liabilities for heirs , consider the benefits of the Shea-McDonough Legacy Society .
Named in honor of longtime Prep faculty members and revered teachers Rev . Arthur V . Shea , SJ , and Harry McDonough , the Society recognizes donors who have named the Prep as a beneficiary in their will , insurance policy , or retirement account . Trusts , real estate , and the donation of non-cash assets are also viable estate gift options .
Working with your financial advisor , you can create a legacy gift that will memorialize the values most important to you , maximize your philanthropic giving , and ensure that the annual donations you made to the Prep throughout your lifetime continue to make an impact that will last beyond your years . If you ’ ve already included Fordham Prep in a bequest or other planned gift , please let us know so we can express our gratitude and recognize you for your generosity as a member of the Shea-McDonough Legacy Society .
Few Gifts Are More Meaningful Than Education .
You can transform the lives of future Rams by including Fordham Prep in your estate plans . For many of our alumni , it is a wonderful way to show their appreciation for their own education and the positive impact the Prep had on their lives .
The Shea-McDonough Legacy Society celebrates gifts of all sizes . Together these gifts contribute to the strength of our endowment and provide the funding necessary for the future of the Prep .
To learn more and help get you started please visit : preplegacy . org or contact Suzanne Dowden , Director , Engagement & Development at dowdens @ fordhamprep . org or 718-367-7500 x274 .
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