Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Intentional Planning Allows For Additional GivingMiriam Sommers desires to live life based on God's Word and God's math, two values from her youth that she still holds on to in her active life after 80...
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Passion for Missions Lives on Through EndowmentGarry Prieb first traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with his missionary parents, Arnold and Rose Prieb, as a one-year-old...
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Planting an Investment in the Lives of OthersAfter more than four decades of farming, Bob and Lynette Ewert are seeing God use what they have sown become an investment in the lives of the next generation...
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Updating a Will for Greatest ImpactCurt and Myra Stutzman called Denver, Colorado their home for the first 45 years of their married life. It was where they met, raised...
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Servants of ObedienceJohn Esau, a retired businessman, is passionate about serving the Lord with the resources he has been given. Although he now lives...
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Funding Education OverseasKen and Marilyn Fast spent 37 years working and serving at Pan American Christian Academy (PACA) in Sao Paulo, Brazil...
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A Gift That Leaves A LegacyDavid and Alyce Loewen will be remembered for a lifetime of caring and sharing. Alyce came from a large family. She was the middle child...
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Never Too Young To GiveJD Tippin grew up in Hillsboro, KS, graduated from Tabor College in 2011 and currently resides in Mountain Lake, MN. JD was taught from...
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Charitable Giving Continued Through BequestThroughout her life, Esther Bartel as an educator touched the lives of many people. She taught and influenced...
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Gift of CommoditiesSteve Reimer looked at the good crop of almonds that the Lord had blessed him with and started thinking about...
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Real Estate for a Charitable Remainder UnitrustCalvin and Marian Ewert had successfully invested in...
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Tax-Free SaleMarvin and Marilyn Richert purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good...
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Bank Stock for a Charitable Gift AnnuitySusie Harms worked at the bank for many years and purchased the bank's stock as she was able. After...
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Providing Fuel for Retirement & MinistryRon and Cora Regier have experienced much of 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. They were involved in farming most...
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Serving & GivingRoland and Lois Reimer have spent a lifetime serving the Mennonite Brethren family. Both are Tabor College...
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Passion for Church PlantingRandy and Delores Steinert have long had a passion for church planting and have made a conscious decision...
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Gift Examples
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Will Planning With God's Heart"I want to see God's faithfulness in my life and store up heavenly treasures where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves...
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Four Siblings - A Lifelong PartnershipGrowing up in Corn, Oklahoma and attending the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, Kathryn, Martha, Lydia and Arnold Willems were raised in the MB community...
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A Recipient of GenerosityGunther Henry Schmitt was a man that had lots to be thankful for. When asked who taught him to be generous, he responded...
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis 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.
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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.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan 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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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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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral 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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The Retirement UnitrustMary 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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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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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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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their children. After her spouse passed, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her home.
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Sale and UnitrustGene 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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