The Legacy Society is for alumni, parents and other friends of Brophy who wish to further our mission to educate young men to become Men for Others. You become a Legacy Society member by naming Brophy College Preparatory as a beneficiary of your Will, Life Insurance, Trust or Retirement Plan.
All legacy gifts are placed into the Brophy Endowment where the earnings are used annually to provide financial aid to students with verified need.
Including Brophy College Preparatory in your estate plan is a great way to:
Have a lifetime impact on the next generation of Men for Others;
Inspire future alumni to leave a legacy
Including Brophy in your estate planning ensures that your legacy will live on in our future generations of Jesuit-educated Men for Others.
Get Started Below by Letting Us Know How You Would Like to Participate
Be sure to consult your tax advisor before making a planned gift. If you have questions about legacy giving, please contact Chief Development Office Steve Beaird.
Include Brophy College Preparatory as a specific dollar amount or percentage beneficiary.
LIFE INSURANCE
Name Brophy College Preparatory as a remainder beneficiary of an existing policy by simply asking your agent for a change of beneficiary form.
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT
Name Brophy College Preparatory as a beneficiary. If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution of up to $100,000 per year to Brophy without paying tax on the distribution.
APPRECIATED STOCKS OR REAL ESTATE
Consider giving appreciated assets to Brophy College Preparatory. For gifts of securities, you can deduct the full fair market value and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation, up to 30% of Adjusted Gross Income.
Susan and Wally Chester "Susan and I believe that the Brophy educational mission and spiritual teachings are the answer to today’s drifting, values-challenged young people. We have chosen to keep giving after our passing to affirm our commitment to this belief." ~ Wally Chester, Trustee Emeritus