Planned Giving

Ann and Pepe Perron '72

Bequest & Charitable Gift Annuity

When Pepe Perron graduated from Wofford College in 1972 with a degree in history, he never imagined that more than 40 years later he would be running a camp for girls. “And yet, I was prepared to do just that because of my past experiences with my father’s business and my Wofford education,” he says.

“My Wofford liberal arts education prepared me to think critically. Thinking plus learning equals knowledge. Knowledge opens doors and builds self-confidence,” says Perron. “These are the lessons I seek to teach the girls — confidence, imagination, exploration, vision, contentment and self-confidence, among other things.”

The Perrons have given generously to the college through both planned and outright gifts, not only putting Wofford in their will through a bequest, but also establishing two charitable gift annuities, in addition to an endowed scholarship fund. The Perrons have invested wisely over the years and have made it a priority to support Wofford financially through these funds — just one more way that they are providing opportunities for young people to grow.

For the Perrons, the two charitable gift annuities established through Wofford are not only an investment in the college for the future, but also a financially savvy investment for their family. “Not only do we get tax benefits, but we are able to leave another lasting legacy, as the residuum from the annuities are then applied to our endowed scholarship fund to help build that up,” says Perron.

“We want to provide every opportunity for the college to expose young adults to the power of knowledge so that they may grow into lifetime learners.... We give because we believe in what Wofford is doing. We believe in the mission of the college and the dedication of the good people at Wofford to carry on what was started by Benjamin Wofford in 1854,” says Perron.

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