Williams College offers a full range of charitable gift planning services to alumni, parents and friends. The Office of Gift Planning can help you explore a host of gift options that will allow you and your family to make a difference to present and future Eph generations.
This site offers ideas and information to help you consider and complete a planned gift to Williams. Explore Giving Options here, or visit the navigation bar on the right. You can utilize our gift calculator, learn about The Ephraim Williams Society, find sample bequest language, check a current issue of Giftwise, our newsletter about planned giving, or simply read fellow Ephs' personal giving stories.
Annually we hold our Ephraim Williams Society Breakfast on the Friday morning of Reunion weekend to celebrate all of our EWS members and welcome any reunion attendees who want to learn more. In lieu of our annual celebration, please watch a message of thanks from Trustee Emeritus and EWS Chair Paul Neely '68 and President Maud S. Mandel.
New For 2020:
Get your 2020 Personal Tax Planning Guide – Learn about new rules governing retirement accounts.
Learn how the new Coronavirus Stimulus Package may affect your giving: The CARES Act (enacted March 2020)
Additional important IRS Information regarding COVID-19
The SECURE Act (enacted January 2020) and your QCD -- Note RMDs are suspended for 2020
Getting Started
There are many planned gifts that won’t affect your existing financial resources, but will have a significant impact on Williams College. Give to the institution you care so much about, while maintaining control and flexibility.
Make a Bequest
A bequest is a gift provision in your will or revocable living trust. All assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to Williams College at the end of your life.
The Ideal Gift for You?
When determining the right gift option, it’s vital to first decide your most important personal and family goal. This could range from maximizing tax benefits to preserving assets for your heirs.
Donor Stories
Each and every day donors to Williams are contributing to our mission and helping our institution make a lasting impact on student's lives. Read some of their stories...