Gift Annuity Honors Mother’s Life and Legacy

Rita Eidson DeBoer '75 (left) made a gift to Scripps in honor of her mother, Jane, after she passed away last year.

Rita Eidson DeBoer '75 recently honored her mother, Jane, by creating a deferred charitable gift annuity (CGA) with Scripps.

"When I first arrived at Scripps from Minnesota in September 1971 for freshman orientation, I couldn't believe my luck in landing in such a wonderful place with a generous scholarship," says Rita. "Last year my mother passed away. I created a charitable gift annuity at Scripps in her honor and in gratitude for the generations of donors who sustain Scripps and open doors for women. I hope that my gift will help others find their way to freshman orientation and the many delights of a Scripps education, including the lifelong friendships that I treasure."

Charitable gift annuities like the one created by Rita provide donors with regular, tax-advantaged income. And by delaying her income for several years, Rita will receive an even higher payment rate.

If you would like to make a gift to Scripps, like Rita did, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (909) 621-8400 or giftplanning@scrippscollege.edu to get started.