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The Grécourt Match III 2024

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The Grécourt Match 2024

(as of 7/19/24)

Goal
$1,800,000.00
Actual
$24,050.00
% Achieved
1%

1 %
  • 0%
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 100%

What is The Grécourt Match?

A new Match, The Grécourt Match III, from an anonymous widower whose wife was an alum of the Class of 1959, began on July 1, 2024. Once again, 10% of a new planned gift will be matched by a current contribution to Smith's scholarship endowment (up to a limit of $10k per match.) The Match continues until the entire $1.8 million has been matched.

For Example:

  • You make a new planned gift to Smith after July 1, 2024, such as:
    • Document a bequest in your will.
    • Make Smith a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
    • Fund a charitable gift annuity that pays you a fixed income for life.
  • Your gift can be for any purpose, although financial aid is especially welcome.
  • Suppose the gift is $50,000.
    • $5,000 of matching funds goes into the Smith endowment for financial aid immediately.
  • Your gift makes a powerful impact now, and a powerful impact later.

You will also be welcomed into The Grécourt Society. If you're in your 50th Reunion cycle (beginning at your 46th), your gift can count for Reunion credit as well. Contact Gift Planning to find out how you can participate in The Grécourt Match III.

Previous Matches

The Grécourt Match II 2022

An anonymous member of the Class of '82 pledged $1,000,000.00 on 7/1/22 as matching funds so 10% of a new planned gift was matched by a current contribution to Smith's scholarship endowment (up to a limit of $10k per match.)

Below is a listing of new planned gifts as a result of this Grécourt Match II.

Type of New Planned Gift
Number
Reunion Bequest Intentions (RBI) - class's in their 50th Reunion cycle:
92
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA):
26
Commuted Payment Gift Annuities (CPCGA) (a/k/a The College Annuity):
2
Charitable Gift Annuities from QCDs of IRAs (CGA/QCD):
14
Deferred Payment Gift Annuities (DPGA):
9
Flexible Deferred Payment Gift Annuities (FDPGA):
3
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT):
1
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA):
3
Bequests from alums too young to document an RBI (non-bookable):
35
Total of new Grecourt Society members:
89

The Grécourt Match 2020

An anonymous member of the Class of '64 pledged $1,000,000.00 on 7/1/20 as matching funds so 10% of each new planned gift would be released to immediate financial aid

Below is a listing of new planned gifts as a result of this Grécourt Match 2020.

Type of New Planned Gift
Number
Reunion Bequest Intentions (RBI - for class's in their 50th Reunion cycle)
81
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA)
13
Deferred Payment Gift Annuities (DPGA)
14
Flexible Deferred Payment Gift Annuities (FDPGA)
5
Trusts
9
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
5
Life Insurance
1
Bequests from alums too young to document RBI (non-bookable)
33
Number of new Grécourt Society members
68

Contact Gift Planning

Planning your estate and legacy for future generations, including your charitable interests, takes careful evaluation. Consulting with the appropriate professionals can assist you.

Office of Gift Planning
Alumnae House
33 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063