Legacy Society

Give to what matters… even 100 years from now.

More than great wealth, philanthropy requires a generosity of spirit and the desire to improve the quality of life for others. When you remember your community, favorite cause, or beloved nonprofit organization in your will, you support what you treasure, forever. You can tell us how you wish your gift to be used, or leave an unrestricted bequest that will address community problems as they emerge.

Even a modest bequest will grow, substantially, under our stewardship.  Over time, your generosity will generate ever-increasing grants to the cause or community you specify.

The Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have made plans to leave a gift to the community in partnership with the Foundation. This gift may be through estate plans, written wills, including the Foundation as a future beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan or IRA, insurance policy, remainder trust, Charitable Gift Annuity, or other similar planned gift.

We gratefully acknowledge the compassion, generosity and foresight of our Legacy Society members*:
Larry and Cindy Acker
Jerry L. Amstutz
Jeff and Kathy Bielek
Terry D. Blough
Robert M. and Sheila Bricker
Carol and David M. Briggs
James H. and Yvonne A. Brown
Susan Daly Buchwalter
Maribeth Burns
Delores Durbin
Karen Boyer Ferrara
Mike and Sharon Flinner
Don and Nadine Foster
Max Friedman
Stefan and Melanie Garcia
Carol Gates
Jean P. Gates
Paul D. Gerlaugh
Lana and Jim Gesler
Richard E. and Rilla E. Herald
Ron and Julie Hovanec
Wyn E. Jones
Judith M. Kastelan
John W. and Cheryl M. Kirkbride
Linda R. Kline
Robert B. Landis
J. Eugene and Donna Devore Lowe
Steve and Chris Matthew
Mimi Freedlander McCain
Calvin and Beverly McCoy
Lynn R. Moomaw
Brenda Blaney Myers
C. Burwell Myers, Jr.
Sara L. Patton
Lemoine W. Peart
Deborah Rauschenberg
Candace K. and Ferenc M. Relle, Jr.
Thomas A. Romich
Stephen L. and Cheryl F. Shapiro
Karen and Ed Sims
Mark and Irene Weaver

    *Five members preferred to remain anonymous

We would like to acknowledge all those who have plans to leave a WCCF legacy to the community. Please talk with your professional advisors and us to find out how easy it is to leave a lasting mark on charitable causes that matter most to you.

Wayne County
Community Foundation

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Wooster, Ohio 44691

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