About the Ellis C. Maxcy Legacy Society
The Ellis C. Maxcy Legacy Society honors individuals who value higher education and make sustaining the University of New Haven part of their legacy. By joining the other members of the Maxcy Legacy Society, you are affirming that you want part of your legacy to be supporting the education of students at the University of New Haven. Nearly all students receive financial aid from the University, and as a Legacy Society member you are helping put students on a path to a productive and meaningful life.
The Ellis C. Maxcy Legacy Society is named for a long serving leader of the University. With the support of community leaders and grateful alumni, the two-year New Haven College that started in 1920 has developed into an innovative University with more than 9,800 students. Donors like you who include the University in their estate plans join a collective effort to develop the creativity and vitality of our society through education.
We welcome you to explore our legacy society further by reviewing our informative materials on planned giving here.
BENEFITS OF MAXCY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Joining the Ellis C. Maxcy Legacy Society gives you an enduring connection to the educational mission of the University. By becoming a member of the Maxcy Legacy Society, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- The satisfaction of knowing that you will have a positive impact on future University students, and that you will always be identified as someone who values higher education
- Your name listed on a permanent display in the center of Maxcy Hall, our main campus building
- Your name included as a member of the Maxcy Society in University of New Haven Donor Reports
- Invitations to special events and seminars
HOW TO BECOME A MAXCY LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBER
You may join this group that sustains the vitality of the University of New Haven by:
- Making a gift to the University from your will, retirement account, trust or life insurance policy
- Establishing a life income arrangement, such as a charitable remainder trust, that will provide a lifetime income to you, or to one or two individuals whom you name, and then benefit the University
- Donating a residence while retaining lifetime use
Please notify us if the University is already included in your future gift plans by completing the Maxcy Legacy Society membership form so that we can thank you and you can be recognized as a member.
If you would like to discuss a legacy gift that fits your particular circumstances and tax situation, please contact Lisa Wrubleski, Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts, at 860-478-2870 or lwrubleski@newhaven.edu.
Empowering our Mission through Planned Giving
At the University of New Haven, donor generosity fuels our commitment to higher education. Through experiential learning and collaborative endeavors, we prepare students for global leadership. Planned giving, including bequests and gifts in wills, sustains our mission, enabling us to deliver top-quality education and impactful services. These contributions secure our future impact on student lives.
As an alumnus, I’ve always felt a strong connection to the University of New Haven and wanted to find a meaningful way to give back. When I created my estate plan, it was important to me to include a gift to the University—a place that played such a formative role in my life. Later, when I became subject to required minimum distributions from my IRA, I chose to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to the University. It was a great way to reduce my tax burden while directly supporting students. I established the James R. Mendillo ’69 Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to help future generations achieve their goals, and I’ve since directed my estate gift to further grow this scholarship. Although I attended other private schools and universities, the University of New Haven was my choice to support—because of the lasting impact it had on me. My hope is that this gift not only eases financial burdens, but also encourages students to dream big and know that someone believes in them.
James R. Mendillo ’69
Maxcy Legacy Society Member and Scholarship Donor
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Lisa Wrubleski
Title :Director of Development, Planned and Major Gifts
Phone: 860-478-2870
Email: lwrubleski@newhaven.edu
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