Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Bequests
Bequests
Gene was a faithful supporter of a number of organizations, including the Church Health Center, MIFA, the Mid-South Food Bank, and Second Presbyterian Church.
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Capital gains tax bypassed
Capital gains tax bypassed
Leonard was nearing retirement from an executive position at a major corporation. Over the years, a significant portion of his compensation was...
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Endowment gift
Endowment gift
Duncan admired the work of Bridges and the Emmanuel Episcopal Center. He established an endowed donor-designated fund to...
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IRA charitable rollover gift
IRA charitable rollover gift
Bill was a longtime member and chair of the Scholarship Committee at the Community Foundation. He never had children...
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Property turns into income
Property turns into income
Ginny and Ben owned a number of rental properties that they had held for 15+ years and that they no longer wished to manage...
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Part gift and part sale
Part gift and part sale
Elizabeth and Walter owned a building that had been the site of their family business for decades. When they moved the operation...
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Current gifts
Current gifts
Mandy's income fluctuates from year to year because she has a commission-based salary. She is passionate about supporting theatre...
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Unspent retirement savings
Unspent retirement savings
Anthony built up a significant retirement savings with his 401(k) plan over a long career as the head of a real estate firm. In fact, he saved beyond...
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Bequest of insurance
Bequest of insurance
Shelby bought a life insurance policy naming her donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation as the beneficiary. She also provided...
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A bequest to save taxes
A bequest to save taxes
Stephen supported several charitable organizations during his lifetime including the Salvation Army and Porter-Leath...
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Gift of life insurance
Gift of life insurance
Peter purchased a whole life policy years ago to guarantee funds for his children's education. His children have graduated...
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