At Westridge, planned giving is more than a gift—it’s a powerful legacy that fuels the future of curious, courageous, and compassionate young women.
Why Planned Giving?
Planned gifts offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful and enduring impact on Westridge while meeting your personal financial and philanthropic goals.
Whether your passion is student scholarships, academic programs, or ensuring the school's long-term sustainability, your gift helps shape the Westridge of tomorrow.
There are many ways to include Westridge in your legacy:
Bequests
Include Westridge in your will or living trust with a specific amount, percentage, or residual bequest.
Retirement Plans
Designate Westridge as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Life Insurance Policies
Name Westridge as a full or partial beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy.
Charitable Trusts
Create a charitable remainder or lead trust to benefit both your loved ones and Westridge.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a future grant or designate Westridge as a successor beneficiary.
Please consult your financial or legal advisor to find the option best suited to your goals.
The Madeline Society
The Madeline Society honors those who have included Westridge School in their estate plans and recognizes individuals whose foresight and generosity ensure that Westridge continues to educate and empower young women.
Membership Benefits Include:
Recognition in the annual report and other donor publications
Invitations to special school and donor events
The opportunity to host a memorial or legacy celebration on campus with the venue fee waived*
*Please note: Events are subject to scheduling and planning. Please contact us for more information.
We’re grateful to our Madeline Society members for their vision and support—view the full list of members here.
Updating our family trust gave [my husband] and me the opportunity to acknowledge organizations that have been meaningful to us. This included a bequest to Westridge and membership in the Madeline Society. The stocks had a zero cash basis, so donating them meant a strong gift for Westridge and a tax advantage for me—a win-win.
—Lynne Saito ’63
Let’s Start the Conversation
We are ready to speak with you about your legacy at Westridge. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or have already made your plans, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
For a confidential conversation about supporting Westridge, please contact Director of Alumnae Engagement Fan Wang at fwang@westridge.org or 626.799.1053, or fill out the form below to request more information.
Not yet ready to plan your giving? Support Westridge through a one-time gift or pledge today.
Sample Bequest Language
Download a sample of language which can help you and your attorney draft a bequest.
Contact Us
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or have already made your plans, we are here to help.
Already Included Westridge in Your Plans?
If you’ve already included Westridge in your estate plans, thank you! Please let us know so we can welcome you into The Madeline Society and acknowledge your commitment appropriately.
