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Spike and Judy Gummere Make Transformative $5 Million Gift

Spike and Judy Gummere are ensuring their legacy lives on through a $5 million bequest - one of the largest planned gifts in the College's history.

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How You Can Help Your Loved Ones and Charity by Blending Gifts

Possibly you have been considering a gift to Lake Forest College, but you are uncertain how to make it.

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What Are Your Financial and Charitable Priorities?

To begin to determine what combination of gifts fits your situation, consider the list of a dozen objectives below.

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Creating an Endowment Equivalent

John, a widower, would like to establish an endowment with Lake Forest College named for his late spouse, Louise.

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Rollover! Good IRA

Direct gifts to Lake Forest College from your IRA can be an easy way to make a gift from one of your major assets.

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Get Your Complimentary Guide: Yes, You Can Make a Gift You Never Thought Possible: 7 Common Scenarios Where Combining Gift Types Can Help Achieve Your Charitable and Financial Goals

With this guide you can learn how to:

  • Provide for loved ones and charity.
  • Make current gifts while increasing income and saving taxes.
  • Endow annual gifts to create your legacy.
  • Back up a pledge with a charitable bequest.
  • Live in your gift and then convert it to income.

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