Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Wylie and Barbara Horn: Sharing a Belief in the Future
The late L. Wylie and Barbara Horn were a hard-working local couple who had no children of their own. So they made the children of Ventura County their own. In their lifetimes, they established two scholarships at the Ventura County Community Foundation.
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Three Great Gifts = One Wonderful Legacy
Betty Harris is an extraordinary example of an individual who has spent her entire life giving back to the community.
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Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization over the years. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage our mission.
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Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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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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Sale and Unitrust
Gene 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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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary 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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Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan 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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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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