Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to UNC Asheville Foundation, Inc. and others.
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Nathan Boniske's Philanthropic Legacy: A Gift of Land and ValuesIn the verdant hills of Western North Carolina, a story of familial legacy and environmental stewardship unfolds through the actions of Nathan Boniske and his family...
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Blending Soccer Triumphs with Lasting Community Commitment: Mark Magee's Noteworthy ImpactUNC Asheville has been witness to the incredible journey of its 26,000 alumni, and among them stands Mark Magee, a name synonymous...
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Two Siblings, One Vision: How the Grillot Duo Transformed a CommunityIn the heart of idyllic Asheville, North Carolina, there's a university that's not just about books and lectures; it's a place where the spirit of community and the magic of generosity come alive.
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Nurturing Generosity: The UNC Asheville Journey of Giving BackHeather Brown and Molly de Mattos on Their Transformative University Experience and Commitment to Empower Future Generations.
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Study Hard, But Have a Good TimeA scholarship and a love for mathematics first brought alumna Jan Green to UNC Asheville in 1968. During her time at the University, she learned the skills that led her to a successful career as a teacher, as a consultant with her husband in their own firm, and later with IBM.
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of UNC Asheville. They believe it is important to support and encourage our mission.
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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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Tax-Free SaleHoward 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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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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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityMany 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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Endowment GiftPat and Shelly were recently married. They had both been dedicated volunteers at UNC Asheville for many years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 UNC Asheville.
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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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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 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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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas was a widower who had a great love for the UNC Asheville. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting UNC Asheville. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on UNC Asheville's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their childrens' future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!We have all heard the saying "Have your cake and eat it too." It's something we say when we can have more than one good thing at the same time.
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