Giving Stories

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

Bequests
Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Braille Institute. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Use an IRA to Make a Gift to Braille Institute
Use an IRA to Make a Gift to Braille Institute
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of Braille Institute. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for Retirement
Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Luis 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 in value.
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Current Gifts
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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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of Braille Institute and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Mutual Fund Beneficiary
Mutual Fund Beneficiary
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Braille Institute held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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A Bequest to Save Taxes
A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas was a widower who had a great love for Braille Institute. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Bequest of Insurance
Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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