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Donor Stories

Our donors know that giving to Georgia Tech is a decision that will have an impact on generations to come. Through a variety of gift vehicles, they are making a real impact both on and off the Tech campus.

David and Brittney Bottoms

David A. Bottoms

In 2006, David A. Bottoms became the youngest member ever to join the Georgia Tech Founders' Council, which provides lifetime recognition of those who have made gifts of $25,000 or more to support Tech.

William C. and Penny Burgess

William C. Burgess

For William C. Burgess, IM 1971, taking responsibility for one’s future is more than just good advice. It’s been a way of life since his youth.

Bob Donegan

Robert F. Donegan

In 2002, Bob Donegan, IM 1947, funded a charitable gift annuity with the Georgia Tech Foundation to provide future support for Georgia Tech and an income stream for himself during his retirement. But this Founders' Council member was just getting starting with his gift plan for Tech.

Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards, EE 1928, holds the record for the most charitable gift annuities with the Georgia Tech Foundation—thirteen! Tom funded his first gift annuity with us in 1998, and has been supporting Tech in this way ever since.

Gary T. Jones

Gary T. Jones

With so many things going right for Georgia Tech athletics,it deeply troubles Gary T. Jones, IM 1971,when he hears any of his fellow alumni offering opinions on "what's wrong" with the program.

Penny and E. Roe Stamps IV

Penny and E. Roe Stamps IV

Thanks to a generous commitment from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, founded by Penny and E. Roe Stamps IV, IE 1967, MS IE 1972, Georgia Tech is now in a much stronger position to compete with nationally renowned merit-based student scholarship programs.