Planned Giving
Meet Our Donors
A Gift that Gives Back
Mitsie and Robert (RT) Toland '40
In Memorium
Sadly, RT Toland passed away on August 10, 2012. He was a loyal and devoted leader of the Class of 1940,
a man with boundless enthusiasm for his alma mater, his family, and his friends. We shall miss him terribly.
In RT's view, a Charitable Gift Annuity is one of the most donor friendly ways to give.
- It pays a guaranteed annual return to Mitsie and me as long as either of us lives.
- The interest rate is based on age and can be very attractive.
- The IRS allows a substantial income tax deduction the year of your gift.
- A considerable part of the annual return is tax exempt.
Patricia W. Porter, Director of Planned Giving, (484-424-1780) will be glad to show how it works for you.
We are all part of Episcopal's past. Now, it is even more exciting to be a part of Episcopal's Future. For my reasons, please read on.
Why Bother to Support Episcopal?
We fellow graduates received a sterling academic foundation from Episcopal. There were extras such as a spiritual experience and physical training during team sports with other schools. Do we recognize fully how much the Episcopal foundation enabled us to move forward?
For me it was a series of steps. Having graduated in the bottom 1/3 of '40, the first step was being accepted by Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut… the good ol' days.
With a flat B average after 2 years, the door opened to the V-5 Naval Aviation Program. In September, 1943 came Navy wings of gold and a commission: 2nd Lt USMCR. The Episcopal foundation continued to make a big difference during tough times that happened while serving 45 months of active duty.
Back to Trinity College in February, 1946 where we were stunned to learn at age 24/25, we were Old Men! Fortunately, catch-up ball was in full swing. After completing the BA program, the Harvard Business School was the only place to which I applied. It was a popular place, with ten applications for every one accepted. Two years later I became an enthusiastic owner and operator of an MBA '49.
The "B School" step has made a mega difference in my professional career, community activities and in my personal life. But without that sterling Episcopal foundation none of these steps would have happened, none of them. Are these good reasons to support Episcopal? My answer is resounding "Absolutely, and then some."