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Meet The Wightmans

Meet The Wightmans

Meet The Wightmans

Meet The Wightmans

On a cold, dreary day in November, Mrs. Janet Wightman came boot -scooting into the Lexington Community Foundation office, red jacket on and her Give Big Lexington donation sheet in hand. Every year, she tells us that deciding which organizations to donate to and reading about them is one of her favorite things. One of our favorite things is the opportunity to interact with our donors, Wightmans included. We are fortunate to get to work with Jan throughout the year. She is a loyal Key -goer and brings a friend or her daughter, Jill, to enjoy the evening with. She said she is always excited to see the different options for food gift cards and loves to try the new restaurants we can offer.

On a cold, dreary day in November, Mrs. Janet Wightman came boot -scooting into the Lexington Community Foundation office, red jacket on and her Give Big Lexington donation sheet in hand. Every year, she tells us that deciding which organizations to donate to and reading about them is one of her favorite things. One of our favorite things is the opportunity to interact with our donors, Wightmans included. We are fortunate to get to work with Jan throughout the year. She is a loyal Key -goer and brings a friend or her daughter, Jill, to enjoy the evening with. She said she is always excited to see the different options for food gift cards and loves to try the new restaurants we can offer. We recently got to sit down with Jan and learned that John and Jan are the epitome of a philanthropic couple. They have believed in helping their community for as long as she could remember. John was an attorney, passionate about helping people, and Jan worked in the medical field. After years in medicine, she then went on to work at Community Action Partnership until her retirement. She played a crucial role in assisting families through the farming crisis of the 1980s and again during the integration of IBP. John was a founding member of the Lexington Community Foundation and served on the board for 35 years until his health declined in 2017. He, and many other community members, wanted an entity in town that made it easy to donate and see their community thrive.

On a cold, dreary day in November, Mrs. Janet Wightman came boot -scooting into the Lexington Community Foundation office, red jacket on and her Give Big Lexington donation sheet in hand. Every year, she tells us that deciding which organizations to donate to and reading about them is one of her favorite things. One of our favorite things is the opportunity to interact with our donors, Wightmans included. We are fortunate to get to work with Jan throughout the year. She is a loyal Key -goer and brings a friend or her daughter, Jill, to enjoy the evening with. She said she is always excited to see the different options for food gift cards and loves to try the new restaurants we can offer.

On a cold, dreary day in November, Mrs. Janet Wightman came boot -scooting into the Lexington Community Foundation office, red jacket on and her Give Big Lexington donation sheet in hand. Every year, she tells us that deciding which organizations to donate to and reading about them is one of her favorite things. One of our favorite things is the opportunity to interact with our donors, Wightmans included. We are fortunate to get to work with Jan throughout the year. She is a loyal Key -goer and brings a friend or her daughter, Jill, to enjoy the evening with. She said she is always excited to see the different options for food gift cards and loves to try the new restaurants we can offer.

We recently got to sit down with Jan and learned that John and Jan are the epitome of a philanthropic couple. They have believed in helping their community for as long as she could remember. John was an attorney, passionate about helping people, and Jan worked in the medical field. After years in medicine, she then went on to work at Community Action Partnership until her retirement. She played a crucial role in assisting families through the farming crisis of the 1980s and again during the integration of IBP. John was a founding member of the Lexington Community Foundation and served on the board for 35 years until his health declined in 2017. He, and many other community members, wanted an entity in town that made it easy to donate and see their community thrive.

We recently got to sit down with Jan and learned that John and Jan are the epitome of a philanthropic couple. They have believed in helping their community for as long as she could remember. John was an attorney, passionate about helping people, and Jan worked in the medical field. After years in medicine, she then went on to work at Community Action Partnership until her retirement. She played a crucial role in assisting families through the farming crisis of the 1980s and again during the integration of IBP. John was a founding member of the Lexington Community Foundation and served on the board for 35 years until his health declined in 2017. He, and many other community members, wanted an entity in town that made it easy to donate and see their community thrive.

We recently got to sit down with Jan and learned that John and Jan are the epitome of a philanthropic couple. They have believed in helping their community for as long as she could remember. John was an attorney, passionate about helping people, and Jan worked in the medical field. years in medicine, she then went on to work at Community Action Partnership until her retirement. She played a crucial role in assisting families through the farming crisis of the 1980s and again during the integration of IBP. John was a founding member of the Lexington Community Foundation and served on the board for 35 years until his health declined in 2017. He, and many other community members, wanted an entity in town that made it easy to donate and see their community thrive.

When asked what Jan enjoys about supporting the Lexington community through fundraising efforts, she responded that she feels good about seeing the community at work. Recently, the Wightman family made a significant contribution to the Lexington Racquet Center in memory of John Wightman. He was an avid tennis player and deeply appreciated the game. It was the perfect way to honor his memory.

When asked what Jan enjoys about supporting the Lexington community through fundraising efforts, she responded that she feels good about seeing the community at work. Recently, the Wightman family made a significant contribution to the Lexington Racquet Center in memory of John Wightman. He was an avid tennis player and deeply appreciated the game. It was the perfect way to honor his memory.

When asked what Jan enjoys about supporting the Lexington community through fundraising efforts, she responded that she feels good about seeing the community at work. Recently, the Wightman family made a significant contribution to the Lexington Racquet Center in memory of John Wightman. He was an avid tennis player and deeply appreciated the game. It was the perfect way to honor his memory.

When asked what Jan enjoys about supporting the Lexington community through fundraising efforts, she responded that she feels good about seeing the community at work. Recently, the Wightman family made a significant contribution to the Lexington Racquet Center in memory of John Wightman. He was an avid tennis player and deeply appreciated the game. It was the perfect way to honor his memory.

Because of their generosity, John and Jan were inducted into the Planned Giving Society in December ‘22. We thank them for their continued support and hope to see John’s visions for Lexington come to life.

Because of their generosity, John and Jan were inducted into the Planned Giving Society in December ‘22. We thank them for their continued support and hope to see John’s visions for Lexington come to life.

Because of their generosity, John and Jan were inducted into the Planned Giving Society in December ‘22. We thank them for their continued support and hope to see John’s visions for Lexington come to life.

Because of their generosity, John and Jan were inducted into the Planned Giving Society in December ‘22. We thank them for their continued support and hope to see John’s visions for Lexington come to life.

Portrait of a Philanthropist - Selfless Gifts

Anonymous donors come from all walks of life, from varying economic brackets and various social settings. They believe in giving and in helping their fellow humanity. Their donations may be thousands of dollars or a sack of groceries. In addition to believing in charity, they have another thing in common: they wish to remain anonymous.

In 2022, Lexington Community Foundation received $45,536 in anonymous gifts from 27 donors.

Impact Story: In early November, a donor came into the Foundation office looking for information on how to give during Give Big Lexington. After meeting with Jackie, it was determined that this donor and their family wanted to ensure a participating organization hit its goal of $25,000. A plan was put in motion, and the donor waited for the call. Throughout the day, Give Big donations totaled $3,790, leaving the organization $21,210 shy of the $25,000 goal. A call was made, a check was written, and the organization received more than $27,000 after the match and prizes, hitting the goal! Our most significant takeaway from this touching story is that this young, generous, selfless family wished to have their donation remain 100% anonymous.

The following names are members of the Planned Giving Society. They are an elite group of individuals and families who share a common vision for the future of Lexington.

The following names are members of the Planned Giving Society. They are an elite group of individuals and families who share a common vision for the future of Lexington.

If you have named LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes.

If you have named LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes.

To learn more about planning a gift that leaves a lasting mark on Lexington, contact Steve Heldt, LCF Development Committee Chair, at (308) 325.0833 or sheldt@hmlawoffices.com.

To learn more about planning a gift that leaves a lasting mark on Lexington, contact Steve Heldt, LCF Development Committee Chair, at (308) 325.0833 or sheldt@hmlawoffices.com.

Legacy Giving

Although established today, many planned gifts benefit the community after a donor’s lifetime. You do not need tremendous wealth to consider a legacy gift. Whatever your financial situation, there are gift options that will fit your needs.

Legacy gifts are a unique expression of generosity. Planned gifts can offer significant estate, financial and personal advantages – allowing you to give most effectively and beneficially.

When you give through the LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, you ensure that your gift stays in the Lexington, Nebraska, area. As stewards of charitable legacies, LCF aggregates the funds, magnifying their impact while providing maximum tax advantages and lessening administrative burdens.

We can help you determine the type of gift to leave, see the impact your donation will have, work with your professional advisors and create a custom legacy plan that captures your charitable intentions and preserves your personal giving story for future generations. Contact the Foundation to learn more about planned giving options.