Whom to Contact

Office of Advancement
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
309-341-7233
888-566-9265
309-341-7770 (fax)
E-mail: gifts@knox.edu

Welcome to Legacy Gift Planning at Knox College

Greetings from Galesburg! I'm Robert King, director of major & planned gifts at Knox College. Thank you for visiting our Legacy Gift Planning web site. On these pages, you will learn how your philanthropic and personal financial goals come together in the form of a legacy gift to Knox. Not only can you and your family enjoy the benefits of a legacy gift today, such as increased income and tax benefits, you will join the family of donors who help perpetuate the Knox College legacy of providing a world-class liberal arts education.

Take some time and explore our Legacy Gift Planning web site, where you can:

If you have any questions or are ready for a no-obligation, confidential consultation about your planning options, please contact me.

The Family of Knox College Legacy Gift Donors

The benefits of a legacy gift to Knox College can be realized now and in the future. Not only can your gift provide you and your family with current financial benefits such as increased income, generous tax savings and asset protection, it is also an important way to help current and future members of the Knox community. If you choose, your legacy gift can also be made to honor your family or a loved one, or to pay tribute to a respected friend or mentor.

Every legacy gift has a meaningful story within the Knox community. We invite you to click on the pictures below and read for yourself the stories behind just a few of the many legacy gifts to Knox College.

Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Knox College. They believe it is important to support and encourage their mission. More on Bequests >>.

Bequests for Scholarships
From the moment he was injured during the Battle of Iwo Jima, Dr. Frank J. Jirka, Jr. knew that he was going to be a physician. And now, thanks to the Dr. Frank J. Jirka, Jr. Fund for Medical Studies at Knox College, future generations of Knox students will have the opportunity to realize their dreams as well. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.

Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact rking@knox.edu.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.