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Learn how others have made a stand for freedom through their generous acts of giving to The Heritage Foundation.

David Coffey
David Coffey
Charitable Gift Annuity
When asked how they first came to learn of Heritage, most members reply they were introduced by a friend, received a special mailing, or saw one of our policy experts in the media.
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Jean Bock
Jean Bock
Charitable Gift Annuity
As a pastor's daughter, Jean Bock gives all credit for her conservative beliefs to her Christian upbringing, which she believes runs parallel to many of the core values that have been cherished since our nation's founding.
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Dr. G. L. Carter
Dr. G. L. Carter
IRA Beneficiary Designation
Carter's first brush with the intrusive nature of government came at the tender age of 12 when his family's farm was confiscated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Carol Manning
Carol Manning
Charitable Remainder Trust
Carol, who was moved to action by her disillusionment over the direction our country has taken in recent years, took a very important step in calling the Heritage's Legacy Society office to explore her options.
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Karla Goldstein
Karla Goldstein
Bequest
After World War II, Karla's life followed an almost impossibly circuitous route that included decades of Communist rule, an escape aided by falsified documents, separation from family, and the difficulty of coping with a lost childhood.
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Knox Williams
Knox Williams
Charitable Gift Annuity
It's no surprise someone who experienced the full scope of the Great Depression is deeply concerned by the corrosive effect of entitlements on American society.
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Norman Metcalf
Norman Metcalf
IRA Beneficiary Designation
Given his MBA and life-long experience as the chief financial officer of several major public and private companies, it's no surprise that Norm Metcalfe takes issue with a Congress seemingly incapable of balancing a check book.
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