Allen F. Hawley Society

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“There followeth after me today a youth whose feet must pass this way….  Good friend, I am building this bridge for him.”  

The Bridge Builder, W.A. Dromgoole

The Allen F. Hawley Society was established in 1978 to recognize those generous individuals and families who make gifts to the College through the annuity and life income program while at the same time paying tribute to the special importance of Allen Hawley’s monumental contribution to Pomona College and, in fact, to all American charitable enterprises.  At its founding, the Society had some five hundred members, a figure that has now grown to over 1500 donors. 

Allen Hawley, a believer in the enduring value of great colleges and universities, made his unique contribution to the future of his alma mater Pomona College.  The Pomona Plan, which he started at the end of World War II, was a pioneering effort in the annuity and charitable remainder trusts and led the way to his most innovative approach to financing higher education—creative approaches that enhance your, and your family's, well being and help the College as well.  The program which he personally guided for more than twenty years will always bear the imprint of his character – unshakable honesty and trust in the aspirations of individual Americans from all walks of life.  He will always be remembered for his role as bridge builder, spanning the uncertainties of the future for generations of students yet to come. 

Looking to the future, Pomona College anticipates the addition of many new members who will choose to associate themselves with the high purposes of the College – and of Allen Hawley.

To join the Allen F. Hawley Society, please send us an email or letter requesting information about how to make a life income gift to Pomona. 

Pomona College
Trusts and Estates
550 North College Ave
Alexander Hall 235
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-8143 or (800) 761-9899
Fax: (909) 621-8654
pomonaplan@pomona.edu