Why Give?

Planned gifts have strengthened the College in various ways.

A gift plan can provide you substantial tax benefits, especially when you give stock or real estate. Depending on your situation, you may save income taxes, capital gains taxes, probate expenses, and estate taxes.

In the late 1800s, a young Brethren minister named J. G. Francis had a vigorous interest in establishing a Brethren College east of the Susquehanna River.

Elizabethtown College is grateful for the support provided by donors who have made planned gifts to our Institution. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the College through gifts that have created meaningful legacies. Here are some of their stories.

To help you determine your ideal gift to the College, we offer an easy-to-use web tool. It's just a few questions. Give it a try!

The planned gift that is best for you depends on your goals for the gift. We’ve created a chart that lets you compare the characteristics of your choice of gift plans.