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Bequests for Scholarships
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Ludwig von Mises Institute. They believe it is important to support and encourage the free market and, in particular, the Austrian School of Economics by providing scholarships to motivated students to attend Mises University. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.
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Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol do not want Uncle Sam taking much of what they have worked for their entire career. They are looking for a way to provide for their family, to provide for the causes they believe in (like the Mises Institute), and to disinherit Uncle Sam. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Ludwig von Mises Institute. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, the Mises Institute shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.
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Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to the Mises Institute, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
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* These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or the combination of cases. Your benefits may differ from the ones presented here, depending upon your circumstances.
