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Planned Giving
Planned gifts can provide long-lasting support for our organization while enjoying financial benefits for yourself.
Planned gifts at Severn School play a crucial role in ensuring the school’s long-term success and sustainability. All planned gifts, regardless of size, help secure a brighter future for the Severn School community. These contributions are directed towards the school’s general endowment fund. Donors can further align a planned gift by designating it towards a specific area of Severn’s endowed funds, such as: Financial Aid, Faculty Professional Development, Student Programs, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Let your “why” create a legacy and a testament to all that Severn School has given you and be part of all that Severn will be in the future!
Let’s talk about how a planned gift to Severn School can fit into your financial plan and charitable giving goals.
WHAT TO GIVE
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A Legacy of Giving: One Alum’s Enduring Connection to Severn School
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Lorraine Johnson and mother Emily
DONOR STORY: LORRAINE D. JOHNSON
Growing up in Pasadena, this dedicated Severn alumna learned early on that hard work and generosity go hand in hand. From an early age, her parents instilled in her the importance of academic excellence—an “A” was the only acceptable grade—and philanthropy. “When I was little—maybe five years old—they gave me an allowance of 25 cents a week. A dime of it went in the collection plate on Sunday,” she recalls. This foundational lesson made giving second nature.
Her journey at Severn School began in the seventh grade after her parents made sacrifices to provide a better education for her and her sister. She vividly remembers the campus in its earlier days, recalling, “The top floor of Teel Hall had already been condemned. We could only use the first two floors!” Today, she marvels at the school’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Her experience at Severn shaped not just her education but also her understanding of the power of community. “The people at Severn were the best thing about it! Yes, the work was hard, but having good friends and teachers who genuinely cared made everything worth the effort.” This value carried into her career, where she thrived, as one of the few women in investment and financial services field.
Now, 45 years since she left campus, she remains deeply committed to Severn through her membership in the 1914 Society. Her planned gift, structured through her will and life insurance, ensures that future generations will benefit from the same transformative education. “Severn was and is my home. It’s where I made great friendships, got a wonderful education, played softball, and so much more.”
Her advice for those considering a planned gift? “Don’t feel like you’re too young, or the amount is too small to make a difference. Every dollar counts.”
SEVERN 1914 SOCIETY
The Severn 1914 Society recognizes those who have notified us that they have included Severn School in their estate plans. Making a deferred gift to Severn ensures that Severn will continue to educate our youth for generations to come. Thank you!
Have you included Severn in your Will, Trust, or Estate plans?
*By filling out this confidential form, donors can remain anonymous but can choose how to connect to our current Severn community.
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Friends:
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Capt. Robert N. Adrian Sr., USN (Ret)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Allen
Steve & Sandy Ayers
Mrs. Betty C. Bannat
George Benson
Patricia R. Benson
Mr. John S. Bremer & Mrs. Gayle A. Bremer
Mr. J. Mayo Brown
Mr. Hammond S. Carr
Mr. Michael A. Cauley & Mrs. Beverly R. Cauley
Mrs. Barbara Cromwell
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Donnelly
Ms. Mary C. Egan
Charles J. & Dianne W. Feldman
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas H. Lagarde
Mrs. Jennifer L. Mann & Christopher Mann
Mr. E. Thomas Massey
Mr. Christopher R. McCleary
James and Wendy McIntyre
Mrs. Patricia S. McManus
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Raab in honor
of Lane Raab '68
Mary Kernan Salsich
Dr. Jay J. Stewart
Adger & Sandra Stokes
Mrs. Sophia Stone
Mrs. Anne Reeder Teel
Dr. Lesley A. Ward
The Whiteside Family
1924
Edward A Hannegan
1925
Mr. Robert Wigginton McCormick
1930
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Scott Old
1935
BG James H. Keller, USA(Ret) '35
1936
CDR Edwin Malloy, Jr., USN (Ret)
1937
Mr. John Drew Betz '37
1938
Dr. Walter S. DeLany, Jr.
Mr. Harold A. Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. L. Warren Klauer
1947
CDR Frank A. Munroe, USN (Ret)
1949
Mr. Harold E. Slanker & Mrs. Betsey Slanker
Mr. George T. Cromwell, Jr.
Mr. Harold L. Walters, Jr.
1950
RADM Ted Walker, Jr.
LTC Jesse E. Blackwell, USA(Ret)
1951
Mr. Stephens F. Millard
1952
Mr. Nicholas Goldsborough
Anne & Jim Hogg
Mr. Thomas Jerrell "Jerry" Carter Jr.
1954
Mr. Anthony J. Schmidt Jr.
1955
Otis C. Gregg, Jr.
1956
Glendon and Palmer Jones
1960
Mr. Francis D. Wright III
1961
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Burns
Mr. Robert E. Blaney
1962
John B. Hudson, Jr.
Paull H. Phillips
Francis E. Wilson, Jr.
1963
Mr. William A. Winston
Mr. John K. Hopkins
Mr. H. Craig Hubbard
1965
Edwin M. "Ned" Kesmodel & Matthew Gaffney
Judge Richard D. Bennett
1966
H. W. "Budd" Hickey
Craig C. Georgi
1967
CSM William P. Zimmerman IV, (Ret)
1968
Ray MacKown
1969
David Wright & Laury Bershad
1974
Wilson H. Phipps
Liz Mann Carlin
1975
Betty Waters Phipps
1977
Mr. Peter A.S. Pfeiffer
1978
Hon. Steven R. Schuh
1980
Lorraine D. Johnson
1982
Darren Burns
1981
Caroline Benson Tringali
1983
Mrs. Cristina Decker & Mr. Craig Decker
Ms. Alison Mylander Gregory
Ms. Wendy Jones
Mr. Stephen C. Rabbitt
1984
Mr. Michael K. DeStefano & Ms. Amalia A. Driver
1985
Ms. Jessica Hay McCarthy
Mr. Thomas L. Carter III & Mrs. Jennifer L. Carter
1987
Tara Frame Wicker & Richard Wicker
1988
Drew Burns
1990
Amy Stehl Bauer
1991
Andrew Bauer
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our Official Name:
Severn School Inc.
Our Address:
201 Water St. Severna Park, MD 21146
Our Organization is:
Registered as a charitable organization in the State of Maryland
Our IRS Status:
501c(3) non-profit organization
Our Federal Tax ID (EIN):
52-0591466
Our Tax Status:
Gifts and bequests are deductible from income tax and estate tax to the full extent of the law.
CONTACT US
This site is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
