He spent 38 years serving as Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Chief Operation Officer. During his career, L. “Jim” Steele built 97 schools – more than any other single person in the country. Last year, L. “Jim” Steele passed away but not before...
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“The Community Foundation is uniquely positioned to serve in this role of managing our legacy gift. We can’t say enough about how the Community Foundation has helped us along our own journey of philanthropy.”
—Dick and Deb LoPresti
Legacy Society
Giving is not just about the present, it’s also about the future. We believe, along with many of our fundholders, that giving can impact generations beyond ours. As we guide our fundholders on their journey of generosity, we wanted a way to honor those who desire to leave a legacy of giving. That’s why we created our Legacy Society.
This new and exciting opportunity provides a way for the Community Foundation to thank and forever recognize you as a generous visionary who desires to create a lasting impact.
Become a Member
How do you become a founding member of our Legacy Society? Simply include the Community Foundation in your estate planning!
- If you have already included the Community Foundation in your estate planning, please complete and return the Legacy Society Intent form to us.
- If you have not included the Community Foundation in your estate planning but would like to, simply designate a gift to the Community Foundation in your will or trust. There are many other planned giving options, such as donating appreciated assets, making us the beneficiary of your IRA, 401K or a life insurance policy and of course cash contributions, so we encourage you to consult your financial advisors. Once plans are completed, send us the Legacy Society Intent form so we can add you as a new member!
Register for our Estate Planning Seminar!
Friday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
You will learn:
- The three documents that every American needs to sign and keep close at hand, and the most important decision a parent needs to make and communicate right now.
- How Special Needs Trusts can be used to protect the finances and government benefits of individuals with disabilities.
- How to protect the legacy your work has created, and how to drive that legacy forward with the next generation.
- The latest news on federal legislation that will affect your taxes in 2022.
Our Legacy Members
Tom and Carol Abernathy
Julie Keeton Arnold
Louis E. and Ann M. Arrants*
Dale and Paula Bargen
Cliff and Amy Bray
Carol Camp*
James D. Caswell*
Dave and Christa Cook
Dr. Robert Eaves*
Ron and Dana Garrard
Kathy G. Gestar
Barbara D. Howard*
Jim and Stephanie Joedecke
Scott and Deana Jordan
Mary Kistner*
Cathy and Buzz Loew
Paul Lopez
Dick and Deb LoPresti
Mr. and Mrs. William McLendon
Ms. Debby Mockus
Margene Moulder*
Mr. and Mrs. Nelmes
Ms. Jo Ann Nelson and Mr. Robert Livsey
Gregory and Cherie Pritchard
Jonathan Richards*
Joe Shafer*
David J. Shafer
Bill and Joann Short
Adele and Jim Steele
David and Vicki Still
Clyde and Sandra Strickland
Amanda Sutt and Hugh Thompson
Kathryn Parsons Willis
*deceased