Giving Stories
Be inspired by the ways that others have created a legacy and made an impact through their generous planned giving toward the future of California State University, San Bernardino.
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Bequest in Name of Founding CSUSB President to Support Students, Library EndowmentElly Pfau, daughter of CSUSB founding President John M. Pfau, has followed in her father's footsteps and created her own legacy on this beautiful campus.
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Foster Youth Target of BequestCollege-bound foster youth are the beneficiaries of a family trust formed by Mark Edwards and his wife, Lori.
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Transportation Center the Leonards' LegacyKnown widely as a visionary regarding transportation issues in the Golden State, Bill Leonard, along with his wife Bobbie, fittingly created a legacy through CSUSB's Transportation Center in 2006.
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Palm Desert Leader Assures ScholarshipsAs the co-chair of CSUSB's fundraising campaign for the Palm Desert campus since the mid-90s, Betty Barker knows how crucial private support is to higher education in the Coachella Valley.
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CSUSB Included in Living TrustCSUSB has been at the center of Judy and Glenn Rymer's lives for more than 80 years combined.
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Founding Family's Bequests Convey LegacyMore than 25 years after John Pfau completed service as the founding president of Cal State San Bernardino the Pfau family announced that CSUSB is included in their various estate plans.
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Insurance Gift Expands Future for ScholarshipWhen Ward McAfee, one of the founding faculty members of Cal State San Bernardino and Dean Emeritus for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, wanted to increase the influence of his philanthropy...
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Employee, Alumna Makes CSUSB Beneficiary of WillApril Lane would be the first one to tell you that education was not her top priority when she was in high school.
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Business, Computer Science Students BenefitWith three small children in tow, Jack and Virginia Sexton came to San Bernardino in 1960 to pursue an opportunity in the equipment rental business.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
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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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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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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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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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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 their favorite charity.
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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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IRA BequestMargaret recently retired from her job as a librarian. She had been an active volunteer and supporter of her favorite charity for many years.
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