R.B. Stewart arrived at Purdue in 1925 as controller, when the university had an enrollment of 3,000 students, a physical plant valued at $3 million, and an endowment of $340,000. By the time he was named vice president and treasurer 20 years later, each of these areas had grown substantially. Stewart’s innovative financing methods, including trust gifts and interest-free bonds, helped Purdue expand and set the standard for universities nationwide. Upon his retirement in 1961, Stewart made a planned gift by donating his home, Westwood, which has served as the residence of Purdue’s president ever since.
R.B. Stewart arrived at Purdue in 1925 as controller, when the university had an enrollment of 3,000 students, a physical plant valued at $3 million, and an endowment of $340,000. By the time he was named vice president and treasurer 20 years later, each of these areas had grown substantially. Stewart’s innovative financing methods, including trust gifts and interest-free bonds, helped Purdue expand and set the standard for universities nationwide. Upon his retirement in 1961, Stewart made a planned gift by donating his home, Westwood, which has served as the residence of Purdue’s president ever since.
R.B. Stewart Society membership is extended on a confidential basis to alumni and friends who have made a
commitment to the future of Purdue through their estate plans or with life income gift arrangements. Your name
will be used only with your permission, and you can be a member while remaining anonymous. A written
confirmation of intent is needed for inclusion in the R.B. Stewart Society. This could be a signed statement of
support, a copy of the will or trust documents, a letter or email from the donor, or a completed
membership form.
As a thank you for their sustaining support, R.B. Stewart Society members enjoy special benefits, including:
R.B. Stewart Society membership is extended on a confidential basis to alumni and friends who have made a commitment to the future of Purdue through their estate plans or with life income gift arrangements. Your name will be used only with your permission, and you can be a member while remaining anonymous. A written confirmation of intent is needed for inclusion in the R.B. Stewart Society. This could be a signed statement of support, a copy of the will or trust documents, a letter or email from the donor, or a completed membership form.
As a thank you for their sustaining support, R.B. Stewart Society members enjoy special benefits, including:
Questions?
Contact the Office of Planned Giving at 765-494-8657 or plangift@purdueforlife.org.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Planned Giving at
765-494-8657 or plangift@purdueforlife.org.