Donor Stories
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Couple Gives to Serve Students
E.C. "Red" Owen's legacy has impacted numerous Simpson University students, staff and faculty.
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Fred and Grace Whale: A Legacy of Annuities
Fred and Grace Whale were missionaries to Nigeria, Africa, for 28 years. When they first went to the mission field...
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"Double Dividends" in IRA Funds
When missionary doctor and nurse duo, John and Josephine Hayward, reviewed their charitable trust, they discovered...
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Robert J. Nolt: Endowment Honors Loved Ones and Glorifies God
When Robert J. Nolt went to be with the Lord, his family wanted to establish a lasting tribute at Simpson University...
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The Katherine Webster Memorial Scholarship Fund
As a high school student, Harry W. Webster benefited from the generosity of a memorial scholarship.
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Elizabeth Grandia Dale Memorial Scholarship Fund
Set up by family and friends, the Elizabeth Grandia Dale Memorial Scholarship helps Simpson Students interested...
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Lois Guernsey Hunt Memorial Scholarship Fund
As a professor, Lois Guernsey Hunt spent decades investing in the lives of young people. Thus it seemed fitting...
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Arlie and Rae Gilmore: Kingdom IRA Investment
Rae Gilmore chuckled when asked to explain her connection to Simpson University. "Where to start?" she mused.
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Velma Goodwin Rudat
Dozens of Simpson students pour every day into the LaBaume-Rudat classroom building, which is also home to A.W. Tozer...
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Gordon and Gladys Waage: Gifts that Make a Difference
As parents of two Simpson alumni, Gordon and Gladys Waage invested in significant ways to the university.
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Maurice Morgan
Six months after Maurice Morgan passed away at age 84, the first scholarship in his name was awarded to a Simpson...
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Gift Examples
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Gertrude LaBaume's Trust in the Lord
Gertrude LaBaume, known as Gertie, to friends and relatives, was a nurse who taught herself bookkeeping to help...
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Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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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.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
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.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
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