Donor Stories

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

Bequests
Bequests
Joe and Anna are faithful supporters of Mount Angel Abbey. They believe it is important to help further all the works of Mount Angel, including the monastery, Seminary, Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center, and the library.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Joanne and her late husband, Hal, were longtime supporters of Mount Angel. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for Retirement
Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Tax-Free Sale
Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were both 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Clara bought a home many years ago. She was very pleased with it and bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Endowment Gift
Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were recently married. They are both dedicated volunteers at Mount Angel Abbey and have been for many years.
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The Retirement Unitrust
The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. She and her husband, Bill, inherited the farm when her parents passed away.
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Property Turns Into Income
Property Turns Into Income
Miranda lived in the family home where she and her husband raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers on the lake.
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Current Gifts
Current Gifts
Like many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has always been a faithful supporter of Mount Angel Abbey and makes regular gifts to support all the works of the Abbey.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at a Mount Angel Abbey donor event. They wanted to leave a legacy gift to support the works of Mount Angel Abbey.
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the works of Mount Angel Abbey.
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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 are retired engineers with two adult children. They own a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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A Bequest to Save Taxes
A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas was a widower who always loved our organization. As someone who directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank Mount Angel with a gift from his estate.
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Give it Twice Trust
Give it Twice Trust
While visiting the Mount Angel Abbey website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted us for more information.
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Bequest of Insurance
Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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