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Life-long Love for Astronomy Supports the Next 100 Years
As a boy, Bill learned Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory. While vacationing in Flagstaff in 1967, Susan learned the Apollo astronauts...
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Visit to Lowell Turns into Lifetime Commitment
When Bruce and Sherry Kosaveach visited Lowell Observatory in 2010, they were duly impressed by the array of telescopes, the exhibits...
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The Sutherland's Story
Stan and Dawn Sutherland retired to Flagstaff, Arizona via Cottonwood from their home in Wisconsin. Initially the Wisconsin's thought living in...
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Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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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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Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Lowell Observatory Foundation held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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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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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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