Creating your estate plan is an opportunity to think about the people, places and causes that matter most to you. Many alumni find that their appreciation for their Amherst experience has only grown over time, so it’s a natural fit to recognize the College’s impact through planned giving.

The College can be a beneficiary of a bequests and/or a beneficiary designation in full or as a percentage, and can be either primary or contingent beneficiary. 

When you start thinking about retirement, establishing a Deferred Charitable Annuity with Amherst College that will provide you with a fixed income stream is a smart way to prepare for the future. 

Have you inherited a vacation home or another property that you do not use? Turn unwanted real estate into a charitable remainder trust to receive income for life for you and your loved ones. 

However you fit the College into your life plan, we appreciate it, and you will be invited to become a member of the Johnson Chapel Associates so that we can recognize your generosity.

See what your peers are doing for the College!