Donor Stories

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

Kathy Weller, Gift of Real Estate
Kathy Weller, Gift of Real Estate
"My home is really special to me, and leaving it to the Community Foundation in my will to help alleviate homelessness felt like the right...
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Debbie Lemon
Debbie Lemon
Debbie Lemon wanted her planned gift with the Community Foundation to reflect her history and connection to Monroe County. Debbie's ties to this...
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Herb and Angie Caldwell
Herb and Angie Caldwell
Monroe County was never far from Herb and Angie Caldwell’s hearts, even when their home was. Herb and Angie Caldwell first met while studying at...
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Peggy Frisbie
Peggy Frisbie
From the beginning of her career, Peggy Frisbie knew she wanted to give back to her community and encourage others to do the same. In...
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Legacy Spotlight: Katie Grove
Legacy Spotlight: Katie Grove
For Katie Grove, the idea of helping people isn't just a conviction; it's in her DNA.
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Legacy Spotlight: John Hurlow
Legacy Spotlight: John Hurlow
As a professional financial advisor, John Hurlow knows a thing or two about helping people plan for their retirement. That desire to...
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Legacy Spotlight: Mark & Katy Bradford
Legacy Spotlight: Mark & Katy Bradford
For Mark and Katy Bradford, giving back to the community is more than a hobby, it's a passion. After moving to Bloomington in 1990 for...
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Community Foundation receives $145,000 legacy gift from Jean Langbak
Community Foundation receives $145,000 legacy gift from Jean Langbak
Throughout her life, Jean Langbak helped others advance their careers, families, and communities. Her legacy now lives...
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Gift from Judith Feldpausch estate to benefit seven Monroe County nonprofit organizations
Gift from Judith Feldpausch estate to benefit seven Monroe County nonprofit organizations
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County announced today that it has received its largest single donation to...
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Mark Kruzan Creates A Legacy Through A Bequest
Mark Kruzan Creates A Legacy Through A Bequest
Establishing the Kruzan Fund for Kids and Canines through the Community Foundation and a legacy gift through his will has enabled former Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan to touch families' lives in small but profound ways - and to enrich his own life in the process.
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John & Gerry Miller Create Legacy & Maximize Impact with a Charitable Gift Annuity
John & Gerry Miller Create Legacy & Maximize Impact with a Charitable Gift Annuity
John & Gerry Miller Create Legacy & Maximize Impact with Charitable Gift Annuity Match Initiative
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Helen and Don Wiesler
Helen and Don Wiesler
Helen and Don Wiesler experienced firsthand the truth of the African proverb, it takes a village to raise a child...
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Legacy Spotlight: Tomi and Jim Allison
Legacy Spotlight: Tomi and Jim Allison
For Tomi and Jim Allison, Bloomington is more than just a city; it's a living organism comprised of a series of parts that require care and attention...
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