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Create a legacy with a planned gift

Students at Hunter Commencement

Have you been touched or inspired by Hunter College? Maybe you have your own “But for Hunter” story—of an affordable education, a scholarship, or professors and mentors who changed your life. Through planned giving, you can make a future gift to Hunter that costs nothing today—and in doing so, give back, pay it forward, and turn your gratitude into opportunity for tomorrow’s leaders.

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Let us know about a gift in your will or trust

Explore Tax-Smart Planned Giving Options

When you include the Hunter College Foundation in your will or trust, name us as a beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy, or take advantage of other income-generating and tax-advantaged giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now while supporting future Hunter students for years to come.

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A gift to you: Our partnership with FreeWIll

Don't have a will or trust? Start here
The Hunter College Foundation can help you create a legal will or trust.

The Hunter College Foundation has partnered with FreeWill, a free online estate-planning tool that helps you create your legal will or trust in as little as 20 minutes. It’s secure, easy to use, and a wonderful way to include a lasting gift to Hunter if you choose. Everyone should have a will—whether you’re 18 or 108. A will lets you:

  • Decide how your property is distributed
  • Name guardians for minor children
  • Provide care instructions for pets
  • Potentially reduce estate taxes
  • Leave a legacy supporting the causes you care about

Through your will, you can help ensure Hunter’s mission continues for future generations.

Create your legal will

Recognition for planned gifts at Hunter

Thomas Hunter Society

The Thomas Hunter Society celebrates those whose vision and generosity will sustain Hunter College for years to come. By sharing your plans for a legacy gift, you join more than 300 alumni, faculty, and friends who have made a powerful commitment to support future generations of Hunter students.

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Is Hunter already in your plans?

If Hunter College is named in your will, retirement plan, or other deferred gift, please let us know so we can thank you and welcome you to the distinguished Thomas Hunter Society. Your confirmation also ensures your gift is used exactly as you intend.

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The impact of a planned gift

Your Gift at Work

A planned gift to Hunter College creates a lasting impact on the nurses, teachers, social workers, and business builders of tomorrow.

Students caucus on policy priorities at the CUNY Graduate Center
December 22, 2025
Hunter Students Invited to Join a High-Impact Project To Curb Campus Waste

Here’s your chance to create sustainable waste systems for your campus — and be paid for your participation.

Henry Downes and Lesly Morales
December 18, 2025
Hunter Students Share Etchings With Family of Late Artist

A dedicated teacher with strong connections in the New York art world promotes her students’ work — to a surprising effect.

Students, Hunter officials, local officials, and guests cut the ribbon at the new Ron H. Brown Playground.
December 18, 2025
Hunter College Elementary School Inaugurates New Playground

Administrators, parents, supporters, and dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon of the newly refurbished Ron H. Brown Playground on December 9.

Gorillas ingesting salt from decaying wood in Africa
December 18, 2025
Study Finds Lack of Salt Limits Number of Largest Land Animals

Doctors often warn humans to lower their sodium intake, but a new study led by Hunter College researchers shows that Earth’s largest land animals ...

Hunter College Campus
December 16, 2025
Hunter Names Three to Permanent Leadership Posts

CUNY Board of Trustees appoint three top professionals to senior leadership positions at Hunter College.

Thomas Hunter Hall
December 15, 2025
Hunter College Adopts New Bell Schedule for Classes at 68th Street Campus

Starting with the Spring 2026 semester, Hunter College will implement a new bell schedule for classes held at the 68th Street Campus.

Hunter nursing graduates cheering
December 12, 2025
Applications Open for Evelyn Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioners

Here’s a chance to join an elite cohort of nurse practitioners at the forefront of community healthcare in New York City.

Hunter College robotics team
December 12, 2025
Hunter Computer Scientist and Team Test Queer-Friendly Robot

They’re on a mission to make new technologies friendlier for communities of all kinds — including and especially LGBTQIA+ people.

Leon Zheng
December 4, 2025
Hunter Nursing Student Recognized by National Honor Society

A first-generation student at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing can add an honor society membership to his repertoire.

Sean Davis
November 25, 2025
Hunter Staffer Recognized With ‘Keeper of the City’ Award

The annual award, presented in partnership with the DC37 union and Straus Media, celebrates individuals who keep essential operations running.

Headshots of Munazza Alam, Hasani Arnold, Eric Dinowitz, and Ricardo Montero.
November 25, 2025
Four Hunter College Alumni Win CUNY’s ‘50 Under 50’ Award

Four Hunter College alumni were named to CUNY’s annual “50 Under 50” list.

Panelists Jocelyn Caceres, Mark Chatarpal, Miesha Smith, Keith Chan, Jera Zhang, and Wen-Yuan Wang.
November 25, 2025
Hunter College Holds Emergency Panel on Student Hunger, Food Aid

The panel took place at the Silberman School in East Harlem on November 10.

Subway F train
November 21, 2025
Weekday Service Changes Coming to Lexington Av/63 St Station on December 8

Heads up, Hunter commuters: If you use the Lexington Avenue and 63 Street station to get to Hunter, your weekday commute is about to change.

People sharing food around the table
November 21, 2025
Hunter Hillel Holds Kosher Turkey Drive for Needy Students

Jewish students will be able to take home a turkey from the general student community pantry and fridge to enjoy with their families. 

Edgar Troudt
November 20, 2025
Hunter Hosts CUNY-Wide Summit on AI in Education

Hunter College’s School of Education convened a landmark conference on November 7 that drew faculty, staff, and administrators from across CUNY.

Hunter Students Claim Half of Prestigious CUNY Zeller Scholarships headshots
November 20, 2025
Hunter Students Claim Half of Prestigious CUNY Zeller Scholarships

Five Hunter College undergraduates claimed half of the 10 awards granted this year by the Belle Zeller Scholarship Trust Fund.

Assistant Professor Aliza Ben Zacharia and Associate Professor Christine Anne Ganzer
November 20, 2025
Two Nursing Faculty Members Gain National Honors

Two faculty members of the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing are being inducted into the National Academies of Practice.

Ellen McCabe
November 20, 2025
Nursing Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Honor in Ireland

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is making Dr. Ellen McCabe a fellow by Examination of its Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.

Subyeta Chowdhury
November 14, 2025
Subyeta Chowdhury ’25 Is Hunter’s Latest Damon Runyon Scholar

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named Hunter-Macaulay Honors College alumna Subyeta Chowdhury ’25 to its Scholars Program.

Lev Sviridov portrait
November 14, 2025
Macaulay Director Featured in Exhibit of Immigrant Paintings by Pres. Bush

A portrait of the Soviet-born Sviridov, director of the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter, is one of 43 oil paintings by President George W. Bush.

Alina Nodrat
November 14, 2025
Hunter-Macaulay Student Is Named City’s First Youth Ambassador

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement has named Hunter College senior Alina Nodrat as its first youth ambassador.

hunter college purple apron food pantry
November 14, 2025
Hunter Community Unites To Fight Student Hunger

The Hunter College community has rallied to support our students facing food insecurity, contributing $70,000 to the Purple Apron Food Pantry.

Jacqueline M. Cofield
November 14, 2025
Hunter Adjunct Selected for Fulbright Specialist Post in Togo

A Hunter adjunct faculty member will be traveling to Africa as part of the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani
November 14, 2025
Mayor-Elect Announces Top Leadership Picks at Hunter College

Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani used the podium at Hunter College’s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute to announce his two top administration picks.

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Sign on a window ledge that reads
Feb 26, 2026
Will Signing Party

The Hunter College Will Signing Party is a joyful gathering for donors who are completing their legacy gifts. Join us for light refreshments, ...

Group photo from the Thomas Hunter Leadership Dinner
Mar 19, 2026
Thomas Hunter Leadership Dinner - Save the Date

Save the date for an exclusive event celebrating the generosity and commitment of Hunter College’s most dedicated supporters. The Thomas Hunter ...

Sign on a window ledge that reads
Jun 25, 2026
Will Signing Party

The Hunter College Will Signing Party is a joyful gathering for donors who are completing their legacy gifts. Join us for light refreshments, ...

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Explore how to include Hunter in your legacy plans with the below guides and find our legal name, EIN Tax ID, and address.

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Contact Information

If you would like more information or to have a confidential conversation with a planned giving officer, please call us at 212-772-4085 or email plannedgiving@hunter.cuny.edu.

The information provided here regarding planned gifts is for educational purposes only and not considered to be legal, financial or tax advice. Please be sure to consult your professional advisor before making any major decisions.

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