A Silver Lining In the Silver Valley
Through shrewd investing, a Northern Idaho native was able to transform a small inheritance into a $12 million estate which is now used to benefit the underserved communities in the Silver Valley area of Northern Idaho. Margaret Featherstone Galbraith believed that the Inland Northwest Community Foundation (Innovia Foundation) would be the best place to leave her estate as a means to distribute grant money to deserving charities and causes in the surrounding area. Margaret left this amazing gift back in 2005 which would be the largest ever received by Innovia. Thanks to Margaret, youth programs, conversation efforts and overall improvement programs for the Northern Idaho area have received a boost through Innovia’s grant money. It would also appear that Margaret’s generous gift started a tradition in the area with several other residents following her lead. Take a look at the wonderful work Innovia provides due to the help of Margaret and so many others:
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Cincinnati Is In Shock!
A Surprise Millionaire makes the local news in Cincinnati Ohio. Meet the very wonderful Barbara Ebel!
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Museum Curator Leaves A Legacy
John Shephard was a shy and quiet man happy to spend his time among the historical
exhibits of the museum he so tirelessly curated. Fond of reading and classical music, Mr. Shephard lived a quiet and simple life centered around the arts and the museum that he loved. What few people knew was that Mr. Shephard had another hobby that paid off quite well; namely saving and investing his money. Upon his death in 2003, it was no surprise that Mr. Shephard left his substantial life savings to the museum. Apparently, his estate was so substantial that the museum was able to transfer a portion of the funds to a local foundation to help the community as a whole. Another inspiring story to add to our Surprise Millionaire collection!
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