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Planning Your Legacy

Lawrence University's liberal arts & sciences college and Conservatory of Music is committed to providing an environment for our students to pursue passions, spark change, and shine more brilliantly than they ever imagined. Your desire to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy helps strengthen Lawrence's mission. Consider making an impact for students and faculty through a planned gift. These types of charitable arrangements may provide tax and other benefits to you while supporting Lawrence.

Our Mission

You are at: Planned Giving

Planning Your Legacy

Your desire to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy helps strengthen Lawrence's mission. Consider making an impact for students and faculty through a planned gift. These types of charitable arrangements may provide tax and other benefits to you while supporting Lawrence.

Our Mission

Gift Planning

Legal Language for Estate Planning

One of the easiest ways to create a legacy is to include a bequest for charity in one's will or trust. There are several types of bequest provisions—we have provided examples of some of the most common.

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Bergen Thorson '26

"I am very thankful to have been given the opportunity to compete in college athletics. Donations have helped me achieve a new level of success through the facilities and staff on campus. I expect my success to continue with the addition of our new outdoor track, and the announcement of the new Rec Center. These facilities will help Lawrence Athletics flourish thanks to your support."

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Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle

The Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle recognizes alumni, parents and friends who remember Lawrence through a planned gift. We are grateful to the more than 1,090 members of Legacy Circle.

Let us help you with your gift plans

Learn more about ways you can support Lawrence University, or if you've already included or are considering including a gift to Lawrence University as part of your estate plan or in the form of another gift, we would like to recognize your support.