Donor Stories

Garry '64 & Janet (Elder) '63 Ernst
Since Janet and Garry had met at EIU and finally married 41 years later, they have decided to name Eastern Illinois University...
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Michael Chron '86
I retired in May, 2008 from Eastern. I miss Eastern and the students I came to know during my 20-year career in the Communication Studies Department.
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Rick Ingram, '78: A Legacy of Opportunity
On April 13, 2012 we held our Annual Legacy Celebration on campus. Legacy Celebration recognizes our donors, philanthropy award winners...
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Gift of Insurance
Austin decided to honor his mother for her birthday and other holidays by creating an endowment supporting campus beautification.
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Dr. Mary Lou Hubbard
Dr. Mary Lou Hubbard remembers the emphasis her mother put on her as a little girl to obtain an education and to be self-sufficient.
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Bequest for Campus Beautification
Eastern Illinois University alumnus Thomas Hoehn '68 has committed to a substantial bequest that honors some of his most significant experiences at Eastern.
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Lois Elliott
The late Dr. Charles and Lois Elliott always knew that they wanted to leave a legacy to EIU in their estate plan to honor the many years...
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Jeff '68 & Lila '69 Scott
Jeff & Lila Scott grew up in Salem, Illinois, as high school sweethearts and attended Eastern Illinois University in the late 1960s.
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Charles W. Witters, SIOR
I was born and raised in Charleston, Illinois just down 6th St. from Old Main. I attended the Robert G. Buzzard Lab. School on the Campus...
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Gift Examples

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
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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...
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Reduce Your Taxes with an IRA Rollover Gift
Margaret was a retired librarian. She had been an active volunteer and supporter of her favorite charity for many years. Margaret saw that her taxes were going up.
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An Easy Way to Help Our Work with Your IRA
Daniel was a retired businessman who volunteered for our organization. When we decided to add a new program, he was excited to help in a significant way.
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IRA Rollover: A Gift with Substantial Benefits
Gary was a retired attorney with a significant IRA and substantial income from investments. He had made IRA rollover gifts in the past three years to his favorite charity and knew the benefits.
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