Donor Stories
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Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to The Webb Schools and others.
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Bob Adler, P'96, P'00“My role as a parent has been filled with countless decisions to help my two children reach their potential and have productive and happy lives.”
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Victor Heerman, Jr. '42Vic was a boy of Hollywood. In fact, his parents were Hollywood legends having won an Academy Award in 1933 ...
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Clifford S. Heinz, Jr. '37“It is in my nature to be strategic in my planning and investing, which is why I am careful to maximize charitable giving to be mutually beneficial.”
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Hugh and Mary Rose P'82Hugh and Mary Rose had chemistry. That much is evidenced by their joint love of science and 58-year marriage, a union that began when the two met as physics students...
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Paul Reitler '54“I’ve been a part of Webb for a long time as a student and alumnus, a trustee and now as the current Chairman of the Board...”
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Roger Millar '61Participation is not just a word to Roger Millar ’61. In his twelfth year as a class agent, Roger successfully led the Class of 1961...
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Melissa Barnes Dholakia '87 & Sanjay Dholakia '87Melissa Barnes and Sanjay Dholakia would spend time together on lower campus between classes, practice, and other events...
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Wayne “Skip” Hanson '59 & Bob Hanson '62The Hanson family felt forever indebted to The Webb Schools for providing Skip and Bob the foundation upon which they stood.
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Peter Ziegler '63Very few people have served the school in greater capacity and with greater leadership and care than Peter Ziegler.
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Al Hastings '42“Alfred Brown Hastings Jr….we came to know him very well. In fact, part of the time he lived in my home. I feel that I can speak with full knowledge.”
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Cleve Baker '53Remarks from Cleve on the occasion of his 60th reunion in 2013: It has been over 60 years since I departed the Webb campus to eventually...
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Merrick Pratt '42Merrick came to Webb in 1939 from the Judson School in Phoenix, Arizona. He quickly involved himself in life on campus...
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Keith Wilson Loring '46 Funds $650,000 Scholarship EndowmentWhen Keith Wilson Loring '46 attended Webb School of California in the early 1940s, he acquired more than an education.
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Bob McCuen '45Bob McCuen loved the sea and he and his wife, Patricia, sailed often and were long-time members of the Mission Bay Yacht Club.
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Dwight Taylor '49Even as a young boy, Dwight Taylor ’49 had a passion for geology and collecting interesting specimens, especially shells.
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Jim Griffin '48“Ray Alf changed my life!” It’s a comment heard often at Webb, and was specifically spoken by Jim Griffin ’48...
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Gift Examples
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLuis 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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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current GiftsAs 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)Keith has been a faithful supporter of The Webb Schools and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) GiftsHarold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event The Webb Schools held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy 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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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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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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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas 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.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureRon and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!We have all heard the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible.
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