Donor Stories

Learn how you can make an impact with these examples of common donor scenarios.

Bequests
Bequests
When Sacramento native Laura Kellen enrolled in American River College over 20 years ago, her direction was unclear. "I didn't have any real role...
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed Through Gift of Stock
Capital Gains Tax Bypassed Through Gift of Stock
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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Endowment Gift
Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were scholarship supporters for years. They wanted to make certain that students were helped even after they were gone.
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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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