Bill and Nancy Kent Young, chairs of the Sir Robert Boyle Legacy Society. Photo by Elaine Odell

As co-chairs of the Sir Robert Boyle Legacy Society, we bring you greetings. Named in honor of Sir Robert Boyle, whose bequest helped establish the College, the Boyle Legacy Society recognizes those who have made future provisions for William & Mary in their estate plans, in any form or amount.

Our membership today stands at more than 1,700 and includes alumni, parents, current and retired faculty and staff, and other friends of the College from across the nation and many foreign countries.

As you consider your estate plans, we hope you will remember William & Mary. Perhaps you have already done so, but have never informed the College. Either way, we encourage you to take advantage of the expert service, advice and assistance provided by William & Mary's Gift Planning Office.

During 1958-62, our undergraduate years at William & Mary, we received an education that has stood us well over the ensuing years. We have come to cherish the College and feel honored to participate in its continuance as one of the nation's best institutions of higher learning.  We invite you to join us in this worthwhile endeavor.


Bill ’62 and Nancy Kent Young ’62

How to Join

You are eligible for membership in the Sir Robert Boyle Legacy Society if you have named William & Mary beneficiary of your:

• Will or trust
• IRA or other retirement plan
• Life insurance policy
• Life income or other planned gift (charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, pooled income fund, charitable lead trust, or remainder interest in a personal residence)

If you have already included William & Mary in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope you will let us know by completing the Boyle Legacy Society member profile form. Information regarding the amount or nature of the bequest is not required for Boyle Legacy Society membership. We acknowledge and respect those who wish to remain anonymous.

Whether you are just beginning to consider your plans or have already made a provision for William & Mary, we would be pleased to help you establish a scholarship or other fund with your future bequest. Please let us know how we can be of assistance.

Benefits of Membership – Sir Robert Boyle Legacy Society

Benefits of membership include an annual luncheon program, a special newsletter, and a commemorative lapel pin. Of course, the greatest benefit is the personal satisfaction of joining with others who share your commitment to the College and the desire to provide an enduring legacy for future generations.

Sir Robert Boyle Legacy Society Luncheon

The College of William and Mary
Office of Gift Planning
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
(757) 221-1004
giftplanning@wm.edu