Wilton Family Donates Steward’s Largest-Ever Planned Gift

This fall, the Steward community celebrates a planned gift of $1.2 million from the family of Betty and E. Carlton Wilton, Sr., and their son Buddy Wilton. This gift, Buddy Wilton shares, is both about legacy and inspiration.

“Education is the future,” said Buddy Wilton. “Our family has supported Steward since its early days because we believe in its mission. This planned gift from my parents’ estate honors that legacy.”

The generous gift will support Steward’s endowment for years to come. The endowment impacts every facet of our program, said Head of School Dan Frank. 

“The Steward community is forever grateful for and forever changed by the Wilton family’s generosity,” said Mr. Frank. “This gift will have a marked impact on our endowment, which enhances opportunities for our students, faculty, staff, families, and alumni. Tuition alone cannot fully provide the Steward experience and gifts such as this one empower the delivery of our mission.”

The gift was derived from a life-insurance policy and invested over a period of 20 years prior to its donation. The Wilton family shares these details to encourage others to understand that planned giving may be more attainable than it seems. 

Planned gifts can include bequests, gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, gifts of real estate, and charitable IRA roll overs. They are possible for families from all backgrounds, and the Steward team is available to help support your planning. Learn more about planned giving at Steward.