WHY I GIVE

The Legacy of Jane Krumrine ’55

The memory of Jane Krumrine ’55 will live on at Baldwin in the memories her classmates hold dear and through the lasting impact of her philanthropic work, business mentorship and personal relationships. Born to a charmed life, Jane never took her circumstances for granted and made a point to give back by providing both her time and resources to various organizations. In addition to supporting many charities throughout the Philadelphia area, Jane was active as a Baldwin alumna in a wide variety of volunteer positions and by serving on Baldwin’s Board of Trustees. Evidence of her generosity can be found throughout campus, but perhaps the most recognizable sign is the Head of School residence, Krumrine House.

Blair Stambaugh, Head of School at the time the house was dedicated in 1987, recalled the commitment Jane showed to Baldwin throughout her life. For Blair, Jane’s support of the Head of School residence was more than just a donation to Baldwin, it provided a beloved home for her boys for more than two decades. Blair remembers how much her children admired Jane for her charisma and confidence. “She never married or had children of her own, but she was an integral part of so many families,” Blair reflected. “Jane treasured nothing more than having a house full of people she loved and admired, so the physical representation of her Baldwin legacy through Krumrine House could not be more fitting.”

While the loss of Jane Krumrine on April 17, 2020 was profoundly felt throughout the Baldwin community, the School was immensely grateful to learn that Jane had honored her connection to Baldwin with an estate gift. Dr. Marisa Porges ’96, current Head of School at Baldwin reflected, “As a fellow alumna, I know I echo the feelings of her classmates and friends in saying Jane truly embodied everything we know and love about Baldwin and the unique bond created through our enduring sisterhood. We will be forever grateful for her commitment, service and generosity to the School and our students.”

Jane had always been a dedicated philanthropic supporter of Baldwin through her annual gifts, but her estate gift goes even further. Her generosity now creates a substantial new fund in the School’s endowment that will permanently care for and maintain Krumrine House and also provides additional funding for financial aid. Given her financial savvy, Jane understood how meaningful and important planned giving is to the School. An estate gift often allows a donor to make a larger contribution than they would have been able to during their lifetime and keeps their memory alive for future generations through the ongoing benefits of their legacy gift. It has helped Jane’s lifetime of philanthropy carry on for years to come.

“I will always remember Jane’s warmth, spirit for life and passion for supporting others and making her community better,” recalls Dr. Porges. “She represented the best of Baldwin and will be deeply missed.”

Jane Krumrine with her 1955 classmates during the 2015 reunion: ROW 1 (FRONT): Margaret Dewey Hicks, Lucinda Longley Slate, Barbara Rucker Seaton; ROW 2: Barbara Caulton Sterne, Jane Krumrine, May Geggis Holgren, Rachel Bok Goldman.