A Legacy for Learning — Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Chuck Merry '57 and Barb Merry, Friend of Lawrence

As a first-generation college student I was able to afford tuition at Lawrence through the assistance of a scholarship. My four years at Lawrence were a life-changing experience. In addition to engaging in challenging academic experiences at the college, I was also involved in athletics, which rounded out my experience and paved the way for lifelong friendships. Barb and I wanted to ensure that future generations of deserving students who might not be able to afford tuition can benefit from a first-rate Lawrence liberal arts education.

We have made provisions that include Lawrence in a charitable remainder unitrust. This allows us to fulfill our philanthropic objectives of enabling future students to receive a Lawrence education. The arrangement allowed us to benefit from a substantial income tax deduction and we receive regular payments from the trust during our lifetimes. Eventually the trust will come to Lawrence to endow the Chuck and Barb Merry Scholarship. This fund will forever preserve the Merry legacy at Lawrence.