Grow The Legacy
The Legacy Society (List as of 8/31/2021)
Planning for the Next 40 Years. Grow the proud legacy of a Shaker Schools education! The work we do is pivotal — now and for generations to come. Our work is possible through the support of donors like you.
Your Planned Gift HOW TO SUPPORT:
You can provide for the future work of the Shaker Schools Foundation in the following ways: - B equest from a will or trust - L ife insurance policy or annuity - R etirement assets (IRA, 401K) or other planned giving vehicles - C urrent gift or pledge of $5,000 or more to the Foundation’s Legacy Fund or other named, special purpose fund - E stablish a named fund in honor or memory of a loved one with a gift or pledge of $10,000 or more We can provide you with sample language for bequests or discuss ways to structure specific gifts to align with your philanthropic goals.
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HOW TO SUPPORT:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PHONE: (216) 295-4325 or EMAIL: coughlin_h@shaker.org
PHONE: (216) 295-4329 EMAIL: orazi_l@shaker.org
Income from the Shaker Schools Foundation’s named funds helps support programs that enrich curricula, encourage and celebrate student achievement, provide professional development and enhance learning environments. Holly Coughlin, Executive Director
Donors who indicate that they have provided for the Foundation in their estate planning are welcomed as members of the Legacy Society. We are grateful for the vision of these donors and their belief in the value of a Shaker Schools’ education. Laura Orazi, Director of Development
VIEW LIST OF NAMED FUNDS: www.ShakerSchoolsFoundation.org/ named-funds/
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Orazi, Director of Development PHONE: (216) 295-4329 EMAIL: orazi_l@shaker.org
Consult your attorney and your financial advisor and let them know you are considering a gift to the Shaker Schools Foundation. They can assist you in determining what type of gift best suits your personal and financial circumstances. 16
Thank You to our forward-thinking donors who have opted to leave a legacy for the future Shaker generations.
Stuart Abrams Ruth S. Affelder Reading Fund Eileen Anderson Herbert Ascherman, Jr. Christine Auginas Joan Ball Deborah Beim Cathy Belk George & Margaret Cannon Bill & Jennifer Clawson Deborah Cowan Mr. & Mrs. Rand M. Curtiss Sarajane & Sam Dolinsky Susan Fainstein Dr. Mark Freeman Estate of M. L. Freidman Ann and Scott Garson Steven and Gail Goldfarb Grant Kohn Goodman Fiona & Matthew Green Linda & John Hallbauer Ayesha Bell Hardaway Betty and Karl Hess Estate of Dorothy Humel Hovorka Rick and Annie Hubbard Estate of Helen L. Ittner Robin D. Johnson Kathryn & J. Stephen Jones Nancy & Bernard Karr Amy Kerr Thome & Stephen Thome Matthew & Julie Lehman Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Lowenthal Neil & Susan Luria Abe & Barb Miller John S. Murphy Nancy Silber Pickus Dorothea & Michael Polster Judge Dan A. Polster & Ms. Deborah A. Coleman
Jonathan and Nancy Polster Lisa & Sean Richardson Sauerland Foundation Paul Sauerland Shaker Heights High School Class of 1967 Philip & Shuara Shands Foundation Sue Starrett Craig Stout Deedra & Carter Strang Brian S. Sullivan Annette Tucker Sutherland & J. Mark Sutherland Stasia Vavruska Holly & Douglas Wang Robin Weaver Fred Widen Thomas Wise Cathy & Brian Zbanek
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” -Chinese proverb