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A Passion for Education and a Desire to Give Back
George McNeely has lived an inspiring life filled with purpose. He grew up in Illinois and Colorado and moved to Ventura in 1941. In World War II he had the distinction of serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy amphibious division and was in the first group of Americans to land at Normandy during the D-Day invasion! More on A Passion for Education and a Desire to Give Back >>.
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From Farming to Philanthropy
Frances Calder grew up on farms in South Dakota and Nebraska. Although she was an excellent student, her farm family was too poor to afford the luxury of college. In fact, they couldn't even afford the $18 bus fare to the nearest college, so Frances never got her chance at a higher education. More on From Farming to Philanthropy >>.
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By Sharing with Others You Multiply Your Own Blessings
Helen Yunker moved to Southern California in 1938, developed a successful real estate business and helped grow the City of Ventura from a sleepy truck stop to a vibrant community with arts, culture and education at its forefront. More on By Sharing with Others You Multiply Your Own Blessings >>.
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Ventura College is his First Love
Dr. John Woolley attended Pasadena City College in 1956 and it was that community college experience which launched him on his successful career. Dr. Woolley also attended Cal State University, Los Angeles for his Bachelor's degree. More on Ventura College is his First Love >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Ventura College Foundation. Since Barbara did not need all of her IRA income, she decided to make a gift of $2,000 from her IRA to reflect her support. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.
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Sale and Unitrust-A Way to Save Taxes and Make a Gift
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust-A Way to Save Taxes and Make a Gift >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust-Extra Income for Those Golden Years
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust-Extra Income for Those Golden Years >>.
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Generous IRA Gift to Charity With No Increased Taxes
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Ventura College Foundation shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift to Charity With No Increased Taxes >>.
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A Gift of Property Turns Into Lifetime Income
Miranda Jackson lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on A Gift of Property Turns Into Lifetime Income >>.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially to $118,000. More on Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.
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Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue our mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.
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Deferred Gift Annuity & Partial Tax Free Income
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity & Partial Tax Free Income >>.
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Major IRA Gift - A Win-Win Proposition
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift - A Win-Win Proposition >>.
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Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000. Jonathan's wife of 45 years recently passed away. More on Gift Annuity for Real Estate >>.
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A Tax-Saving Bequest to Ventura College
Thomas Merrick was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate. More on A Tax-Saving Bequest to Ventura College >>.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed Through a Gift To Ventura College
Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed Through a Gift To Ventura College >>.
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Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting Ventura College Foundation. They wanted to give back in a way that would help our organization fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.
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