Shelah and Paul Zmigrosky

Easy to do, and you don't need to be wealthy to do it, planned giving provides for your loved ones, is tax deductible, and enables you to leave a legacy to Jesuit by providing an education to those who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

Shelah and Paul Zmigrosky's son, Matt, graduated from Jesuit Dallas in 1996, but they had been involved with the School for years previously. Matt went to public school through 8th grade. It was an excellent school system, but the Zmigroskys thought he needed to experience a broader slice of life. Jesuit satisfied that need, as Matt formed lifelong friendships during his years in formation. Now an attorney, Matt developed his interest in law while at Jesuit and had a volunteer internship at the Dallas Bar Association.

"We had been talking about what charities were important to us. We had always intended to make a planned gift to Jesuit but hadn't done it yet. We were inspired to make a planned gift by our son's experience at Jesuit, which was exceptional from beginning to end."

The Zmigroskys love Jesuit, and want to share the realization that they made—that making a planned gift to the School will help your money do the most good. "Our gift is helping to build the American dream for young men. They are the next generation, and helping them succeed as outstanding citizens of Dallas and the world is the most important thing we can do."