Donor Stories
Beth Salerno ’91 and Tod Ramseyer ’89
Leveraging Philanthropy for Social Impact
Beth and Tod found inspiration at Haverford not only to pursue academic careers, but also to live lives of service that speak their values—including making planned gifts to Haverford that reflect their values. More
Carl Grunfeld ’68 P’10
Haverford Opened My Eyes
I became interested in Haverford through my brother’s smartest and most interesting friend, Murray Levin ’64. I visited him on campus, went to a class, and was impressed by how seriously the process of learning was taken. Haverford introduced me to a much broader world than I had grown up with, preparing me for things of which I had never dreamed. More
Jeff Gardner and Meeta Chatterjee
Proud Parents, Connected to Haverford
Longtime annual giving donors and volunteers Jeff Gardner and Meeta Chatterjee recently became members of Haverford’s Jacob P. Jones Society. Their decision to make a planned gift was inspired in large part by their sons, Chris ’15 and Eric ’17, who excelled as Haverford scholar-athletes. More
Nate Shade '16
Expanding Haverford's Global Outreach
Originally from Baltimore, where he graduated from a small high school, Nate Shade ’16 describes his landing at Haverford as “fate.” Initially drawn to the idea of attending a large research university, an impromptu visit to the Haverford College Arboretum changed his thinking. More
Brian Rose '78
Expanding Haverford's Global Outreach
Brian Rose ’78 reflects on his inspiration for supporting international programming through the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship. More
Bob Kriel '59 and Linda Krach
Feeling Close to Haverford
Bob Kriel, a first-generation college student, arrived at Haverford with the goal of becoming a physician although he had, in his words, "no understanding of what being a physician really meant." The son of a butcher from Baltimore, he imagined that being a physician would be the "end all." More
Mark Shimoda '69
Fulfilling Dreams at Haverford
Describing himself first and foremost as an educator, Mark Shimoda '69 is also an accomplished periodontist, innovator, and investor. All of these roles factor into his thinking about Haverford and his estate plan to establish the Reverend Robert K. and Fumiko Shimoda Professorship in Religion. More
Tom Garver '56
Still Tiny, Still Intimate
I have tried to put into words why my experience at Haverford was so important to me, but, like so much of my life, the reasons lie just beyond my touch. For me, one of the most important qualities is the College's "intimacy." More
Bert Kritzer '69
Appreciating Haverford's Impact
Had it not been for a high school friend who suggested that he check out the American Friends Service Committee’s World Affairs Camp at Quaker Knoll in Wilmington, Ohio, Bert Kritzer ’69 might not have considered Haverford College. More
Courtney and Donna Neff P'97
Choosing to Do More for Haverford
Grateful for their daughter's Haverford experience, these parents are securing the future for Haverford students—and themselves. More
Marianne and Peter B. Flint '50
Endowed Scholarships—Marianne and Peter B. Flint '50
After the death of her beloved husband, Marianne Flint chose to honor his memory by establishing the Peter B. Flint 1950 Memorial Scholarship Fund. More
Roger Foster '57 and Baiba Grube
Haverford Guides Principles and Nurtures Passions: Music, Medicine and More
Generations of his family attended Yale. So when it came time to choose a college, what did Roger Foster ’57 do? He chose Haverford. More
Peter Rockwell '58, P'82
Seals His Commitment to Haverford in Stone
...literally. The Climbing Stone, created on campus and gifted to Haverford in 1990, sits beside Magill Library. “I like to do sculpture for people to climb on,” Peter Rockwell ’58, P’82 asserts. Why? He cannot say exactly. “I just do. It’s sort of fun.” More
Haverford Faculty
Inspiring Future Generations of Students
Haverford’s academic excellence and high student achievement hinges upon its faculty. Today’s students benefit from some 135 scholars—all exceptional teachers and all at the top of their fields. Since the College’s founding, the student-faculty ratio has remained low (currently 9:1), and faculty blend mentorship with collaboration, resulting in an extraordinary academic experience for students. More
Allen Fischer '59 and Renate Belville
Having it Both Ways
Sometimes you can have it both ways—you can give and receive," Allen Fischer '59 wrote to his classmates in a 1995 fundraising letter for Haverford. At the time, he was the deferred class giving representative whose charge was to extol the virtues of bequests and tax-advantaged giving options. More
Sheila Sachs and William Marsden, Jr. '78
Passionate About Haverford and the Power of Planned Gifts
William J. Marsden, Jr. '78 and Sheila K. Sachs share similar passions: they have found professional satisfaction and success as attorneys; they both love Haverford and serve on the Board of Managers together; and they believe in the power of planned gifts such that both are planned giving donors and planned giving co-chairs for Lives That Speak: The Campaign for Haverford. More
Merlin Packard '50
Gives Back to Haverford
Merlin Packard '50 first set foot on the Haverford College campus on the first day of his freshman year. "I packed a suitcase and took a train from Boston to the Paoli local," he remembers. He'd applied on the advice of the dean of students at Andover. More
Julie Min Chayet
Life Planning 101
Growing up as the child of psychiatrists, I have counseled people in need as second nature. Haverford reinforced this drive by instilling in me a responsibility to be a contributing member of society. More
Marsh Greenberg
"Haverford Chose Me...I Went to the Best Place for Me"
Not all that long before Marsh Greenberg enrolled, he hadn't even heard of the place. Now he's such a fan that his son has followed him to Haverford. Says Marsh, "I appreciated Haverford even more after accompanying David on a tour of the other small liberal arts colleges in the Northeast." More
Beth and J. Brooke Gardiner
A Lifetime of Good Decisions
J. Brooke Gardiner '51 doesn't just give back...he does so in smart ways! It started with matching gifts and now he has taken his support to the next level by funding a charitable gift annuity with appreciated stocks. Talk about getting the most from your generosity. More
John and Judy Gould
Deferred Gift Annuities
Just as John W. Gould '61 knew Haverford was the place for him so many years ago, he knew a Deferred Gift Annuity was the right fit as well. More
Barbara and David Fraser '65
Will Provisions
David Fraser '65 remembers his father offering him only one piece of life advice, and it was about Haverford. Grant Fraser '36 told his son to "get to know the athletes." David recalls, "I think he thought that they were more well rounded than other folks. More
Barbara and Charles Beever '74
College Annuity Plans
Charles Beever '74 and his wife Barbara were concerned that they would not be able to set aside as much as they wanted for their three granddaughters' college educations and support Haverford College—one of their top charitable priorities—at the same time. More
Pat and Bob Gorchov '67
Bequests
Bob Gorchov is a passionate supporter of Haverford College who can look back and think of several experiences that inspire him to give. More
Franklin Willard Smith '28
Scholarships
Franklin's fondness for Haverford was demonstrated through his generous bequest to the College. His will provision established a scholarship fund in his name which continues to support several Haverford students each year. More
Tim Harvey '02
Will Provisions
"When I first walked on campus, then a junior in high school, I felt a sense of comfort and ease with the environment and student body—like Haverford was a place I would be able to grow as a student and a person. More
Lisa Lexa and David Wilson '67
Deferred Gift Annuities
David says, "The deferred payment annuities provide guaranteed build-up in addition to a generous tax deduction, a reliable cash stream, and a significant way to support the College. Although it's a cliché, this kind of contract really is a win-win." More
Joan and George Parker '60
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts
With a laugh, George Parker says, "I was probably about six or eight before I realized the world was not entirely populated by Quakers." Growing up at the Westtown Friends School in Pennsylvania, where his parents were teachers, gave his young life a certain... More
Donald Stone '59
Will Provisions
Donald Stone '59 was one teen-ager who knew what he wanted. Even though his hometown of Saranac Lake, New York, was small, the high school curriculum was rigorous and provided an excellent grounding for college-bound students. He decided to look beyond the New York schools that were recruiting him, went to the library and checked out the... More
Twink and Jim Wood '50
Gifts of Real Estate
There was a strong Haverford tradition in the Wood family. Jim Wood graduated in 1950, his father L. Hollingsworth Wood graduated in 1896, and his grandfather James Wood received his master's degree in 1870. More
David Willis
Gifts of Artwork
David Willis has spent a lifetime assembling an impressive variety of paintings, etchings, pencil drawings, and... More
Nancy and Bill Newmeyer '57
IRA Rollover Gifts
Aided by his financial advisor, Bill and his wife reviewed their finances when the law on giving an IRA to a charity was passed. They concluded that the tax advantages to making such a gift were worthwhile and made Haverford the beneficiaries of two IRAs. More
Fred Sanford '62
Endowed Scholarships
Shortly after his admission interview with Bill Ambler '45, then director of admission at Haverford, Fred Sanford '62 knew that he wanted to come to Haverford as a freshman in the fall of 1958. More
Charlotte Lutton
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts
Charlotte Lutton persevered through a tragic loss that had a profound impact on both her personal and professional life. More
Jim Dahlberg
Family Ties
One might describe the Dahlberg brothers (Albert '60 and James '62) as a "Haverford family," but that doesn't do justice to the whole story. Indeed, both of them attended the College (as did Jim's daughter Lina '01) but the family connections that influenced their respective paths in life go well beyond simply graduating from the same school. More