![Former Cardigan faculty Wim Hart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742579175/cardiganorg/acfkfcstsldvdwfebcfo/Wim_Hart_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742579175/cardiganorg/acfkfcstsldvdwfebcfo/Wim_Hart_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742579175/cardiganorg/acfkfcstsldvdwfebcfo/Wim_Hart_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742579175/cardiganorg/acfkfcstsldvdwfebcfo/Wim_Hart_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":1000}])
Wim Hart H’08
If you ask Wim Hart H’08 about a favorite moment from his 41 years of teaching at Cardigan Mountain School, he may tell you about a memorable trip to McDonald’s.
Leave a Cardigan Legacy
Support the Cardigan tradition by establishing a legacy that extends beyond your lifetime.
Planned gifts reflect the values of both the donor and Cardigan Mountain School. You may make an unrestricted gift (allowing the School to determine how to apply the resulting funds) or choose to support a specific area of need. Our staff will work with you to identify a project or priority that embodies your philanthropic goals.
Why I Included Cardigan in My Plans
Members join the Heritage Society because of personal experiences and observations of Cardigan Mountain School. Read their testimonials below, and learn what has inspired others to establish a legacy that will impact future generations.
![Dan Zinsmeyer ’83]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742579724/cardiganorg/z22wjdqse2wvr9pmgw4v/Dan_Zinsmeyer_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":2200}])
Dan Zinsmeyer ’83
“I wasn’t the biggest kid and I didn’t always make varsity, but I was captain of JV football,” Dan recalls. “And my mom was smart enough to buy the jacket two sizes too large.”
![Barbara OConnell Cardigan Heritage Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742579999/cardiganorg/tj0vrnkvdrd5rla88w8b/Barbara_OConnell_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742579999/cardiganorg/tj0vrnkvdrd5rla88w8b/Barbara_OConnell_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742579999/cardiganorg/tj0vrnkvdrd5rla88w8b/Barbara_OConnell_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742579999/cardiganorg/tj0vrnkvdrd5rla88w8b/Barbara_OConnell_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":952}])
Barbara O’Connell P’03
“It really comes down to having our family agree that this is what we should do,” says Barbara O’Connell P’03.
![Steve August Cardigan Heritage Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742581133/cardiganorg/r9ee4lzzdygq9kgisyyf/Steve_August_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742581133/cardiganorg/r9ee4lzzdygq9kgisyyf/Steve_August_Heritage_Society.jpg","width":426}])
Steve August ’69
Participation in The Heritage Society is an easy, natural gesture to make in appreciation of the formative experiences provided at Cardigan Mountain School.
![Roger Earle ’64]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742581394/cardiganorg/j1wo2ka19lechhr1y1lr/Roger_Earle_HeritageSociety_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742581394/cardiganorg/j1wo2ka19lechhr1y1lr/Roger_Earle_HeritageSociety_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742581394/cardiganorg/j1wo2ka19lechhr1y1lr/Roger_Earle_HeritageSociety_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742581394/cardiganorg/j1wo2ka19lechhr1y1lr/Roger_Earle_HeritageSociety_2.jpg","width":1000}])
Roger Earle ’64
I came to Cardigan at a time in my life when I needed it the most.
![Jeremy and Pam Crigler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741297560/cardiganorg/kppxtqdmgzja3x0v9l18/Heritage_Crigler.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741297560/cardiganorg/kppxtqdmgzja3x0v9l18/Heritage_Crigler.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741297560/cardiganorg/kppxtqdmgzja3x0v9l18/Heritage_Crigler.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741297560/cardiganorg/kppxtqdmgzja3x0v9l18/Heritage_Crigler.jpg","width":1000}])
Jeremy Crigler ’79
“I’m a big believer in education,” says former Board Chair Jeremy Crigler ’79. “Throughout my career and through modest philanthropy, it has really been all about education and providing access for people who want to come to a place like Cardigan.”
The Heritage Society
The Heritage Society recognizes those members of our community who make a bequest or planned gift, expanding opportunities for future generations of Cardigan boys.
With gifts of all sizes, members of The Heritage Society honor and sustain the mission of Cardigan Mountain School and inspire others to support the School. Like the School’s founders, theirs is a legacy with continuing impact. We are honored to represent their philanthropic priorities in perpetuity, and deeply grateful for the opportunity to assume that trust and responsibility.
Membership
Honored members of The Heritage Society include alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, and friends of the Cardigan Mountain School community who have made provisions in their estate plans for the benefit of Cardigan. Thanks to their foresight and commitment, the Cardigan experience will continue for generations to come.
Make a Bequest
Including Cardigan Mountain School in your estate plan is a simple, flexible way to support future students while meeting your financial goals. This type of gift is easy to set up, can be changed if needed, and leaves a lasting impact on the Cardigan community. Learn more today.
For questions about making a bequest, please contact Director of Annual Fund and Planned Giving Jeremiah Shipman via email at jshipman@cardigan.org or phone 603.359.1561.
- Does Cardigan have sample bequest language?
- Can I specify how Cardigan uses my bequest?
- What if I don't have a will or living trust?
- Are there other ways to leave a planned gift for Cardigan?
- How can I let Cardigan know of my planned gift?
Does Cardigan have sample bequest language?
Can I specify how Cardigan uses my bequest?
What if I don't have a will or living trust?
Are there other ways to leave a planned gift for Cardigan?
How can I let Cardigan know of my planned gift?
Strategic Priorities
Your planned gift could have a major impact on Cardigan's future. To learn more about current initiatives, please review the three action areas that prioritize people and programs in Strategic Plan for Cardigan 2032.
How can I let Cardigan know of my planned gift?
Download Cardigan’s Planned Giving Intent Form and reach out to Director of Annual Fund and Planned Giving Jeremiah Shipman via email at jshipman@cardigan.org or phone 603.359.1561.
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