PG & E Donor Stories

Bequests

Joe and Anna Stein have been faithful supporters of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. They believe it is important to support and encourage its mission.

Joe: Several years ago, Anna and I decided to become part of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. We believe that they are truly helpin…

Tax-Free Sale

Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price.

Over the years, the development from the town has moved toward the property and their land is now next to a l…

Fixed Income for Retirement

After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire.

Patricia: I bought some stock a number of years ago and overall this was a good investment for me. However, I was uncertain about leaving my savings in the market where I knew it could go …

Capital Gains Tax Bypassed

Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. While their investments increased substantially in value, their potential capital gains tax bill was rising. N…

Easy IRA Gift

Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. Since Barbara did not need the income, she decided to make a gift of $2,000 from her IRA to reflect her support.

Barbara: My pension had benefited from the last stock mark…