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Bequests for Scholarships
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Azusa Pacific University over the years. They have visited the campus many times and have fond memories of those visits. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage young people. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.
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Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
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APU IS THE BEST INVESTMENT I EVER MADE
Azusa Pacific University is rated very high on my list. I can't think of a better investment for God's money. It is a university with a commitment to the Lord." These are the first words you hear when Irene Hill begins talking about APU More on APU IS THE BEST INVESTMENT I EVER MADE >>.
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Making Education Possible for APU Students
After becoming a widow in 2000, Sandra Wilson was looking for new opportunities to serve the Lord, make friendships, and serve her community. She found it all at Azusa Pacific University. Sandy mentors in the Heart-to-Heart program, serves on the Scholarship Auxiliary Committee, and traveled with APU to Branson, Alaska, and Mexicali. But her favorite ministry at APU is giving to the students. More on Making Education Possible for APU Students >>.
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Sale and Unitrust
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 >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust
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 >>.
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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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Return on Investment
In June 2002, Corona residents, contractors, and real estate business owners Charles Piester and Eugene and Maxine Piester gifted more than $2 million in commercial property to Azusa Pacific University. More on Return on Investment >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Azusa Pacific University. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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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.
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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 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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LP Leung
Corporate giants like ENRON, AIG, Global Crossing, and Qwest. But these organizations are only as good (or bad) as their leaders - a point that drove LP Leung to make a bold move for change. More on LP Leung >>.
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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, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later.
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Ted and Dee Chapman
Though Ted and Dee Chapman didn't exactly honeymoon at Dinner Rally, the annual event did mark their first financial commitment made as a newly married couple in 1983. Dee had attended a few classes back when APU was Pacific Bible College and she got to know then President Cornelius P. Haggard, Th.D., who embodied APU's commitment to Christ. More on Ted and Dee Chapman >>.
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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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A LEGACY OF LOVE
As a very young girl growing up on a family farm in Iowa, Shila Wiebe always knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. Her goal was to become a nurse and serve the Lord in some type of mission work. More on A LEGACY OF LOVE >>.
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Living Trusts: Hope for the Future
Legacy, once narrowly defined as property passed down to others, now embraces a greater meaning. The Reverend Billy Graham once said, "Our days are numbered. One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. More on Living Trusts: Hope for the Future >>.
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Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting Azusa Pacific University. 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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Interview with Don Grant
Our first involvement at APU was as students at Pacific Bible College. Just before my junior year, J. Arthur Rains said to me, "After you graduate I would like you to get your Master's degree and come back and teach music or us." More on Interview with Don Grant >>.
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* These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or the combination of cases.
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