Meet Our Donors

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa. Here are their stories.

Leaving a Legacy With a Charitable Gift Annuity

We established a charitable gift annuity with the Dubuque Franciscans in memory of our dear aunts Mayme Hesselmann and Sister Elaine (Rose) Hesselmann.

Looking Back and Planning Ahead

The good Lord has blessed us many times over and it's time to say thanks! We have chosen to remember the Sisters of St. Francis in our estate plan by naming them as a partial beneficiary of our IRA.

Donating Through a Charitable Remainder Trust

We have long believed that "From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required."

Why We Give at Year End

Tina and I have been blessed as custodians, not owners, of certain assets of the Lord's to share with nonprofits who do so much good in the communities of Eastern Iowa.

Donor Has Spirit of Generosity, Too

"When I made my will, I gave serious consideration to the names that would become my heirs. I was taught by the Franciscan Sisters of Dubuque and theirs was the first name to appear.

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