
Margaret Wisniewski’s relationship with Indian River State College began in 2001 and has evolved into a strong partnership to benefit students. She and her late husband Stan were seasonal residents of Fort Pierce for many years, residing in their lovely condominium apartment. In recent months, Mrs. Wisniewski made the decision to return to New York full time.
Fortunately for IRSC students, several years ago, this generous woman had arranged a planned gift with the IRSC Foundation. She decided to eventually gift the proceeds from the sale of her Florida home to the College, and worked with her estate attorney to complete the paperwork. After all of the arrangements were finalized, she continued to live in her home during her seasonal visits.
When she decided to permanently leave the state, it was very easy to deed the property to IRSC. This resulted in tax savings for her and a very generous donation to support an endowed student scholarship.
Establishing planned gifts through the IRSC Foundation was second nature to Mrs. Wisniewski. Leading up to this outstanding gift, she had established two additional planned gifts. These charitable gift annuities, with a higher interest rate than her bank offered, provided her with a reliable source of income and an income tax deduction.
Having devoted her career life to helping people to file their annual income tax statements, Mrs. Wisniewski was delighted with the tax benefits she received through these planned gifts.
In recognition of her strong support of education, IRSC has permanently named a classroom in the new Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in honor of the Wisniewskis.
Planned, or deferred, gifts make it possible for people to make a difference today for a gift that will be made in the future.