Wartburg College - Planned Giving Guide

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Wartburg Scholarships Honor Our Past and Impact Our Future
Did you know that more than 90 percent of Wartburg students receive financial assistance, such as a scholarship? If you're interested in supporting Wartburg students through a scholarship, read on to learn about different types of scholarships and how you can help. More

Why I Give to Wartburg...
John Sauer, a '78 Wartburg graduate in business and accounting, recently shared with the college his intentions to include Wartburg in his estate plans. More

A Win-Win Way to Support Wartburg
"They will provide Wartburg with future funds to support its mission, and they also give me some additional income," says Grayce Hartman '60. What gift vehicle is she describing? The charitable gift annuity. Find out if this donation option is right for you. More

Charitable Trust Benefits Donors, Their Children and Wartburg College
When Alvin '57 and Jeannette Bahlmann '58 sat down to plan the distribution of their estate, they wanted to ensure that provisions had been made for their four children. More

Life Insurance Gift Results in Benefits for Donors and Students
J. Robert (Bob) and Joan Loslo had always planned to include Wartburg College in their wills. More

50-Plus Years of Loyalty to Wartburg Inspire Bentzes' Generosity
Myrin and Audrey Bentz met at Wartburg College and married immediately following Myrin's graduation in 1957 with a liberal arts degree. More

Kleinfeld Gift Enhances German Cultural Studies
Dr. Gerald R. Kleinfeld, a professor emeritus of history at Arizona State University, has created the Gerald R. Kleinfeld Distinguished Professorship in German History. More

Recent Grads Make Unprecedented Gift
Five recent graduates made an unprecedented gift to Wartburg College, helping the Class of 2004 raise more money than any senior class in the college’s history. More

Win-Win Opportunity for Avid Knights Fan
An avid sports fan and a staunch supporter of the Knights, C. Wallace (Wally) Lynes has witnessed hundreds of Wartburg victories over the years. But until recently, he didn't know about the "win-win" opportunity a charitable gift annuity could offer both him and the college. More

Alumni Couple Shares Commitment to Service
Happily married for nearly 42 years, Marvin '61 and Barbara Clasen '59 Ehnen have plenty in common. Besides their alma mater, they also share a commitment to service and stewardship, two qualities that were nurtured during their years at Wartburg College. More

Wendell H. and Elaine J. Matthias: Gift Works Well for Donors and Wartburg
Know the difference between a Matthias family reunion and a Wartburg College reunion? There is no difference. More