Dorothy Dodge’s generous gift will make a life-long difference for students at Macalaster College. Upon Dorothy’s passing, a special fund valued at $1.6 million was established from her estate, through the American Center for Philanthropy – with the proceeds benefiting Macalester students. The fund provides annual scholarships for women majoring in political or social sciences.
Archive for November, 2006
Donor Stories - Dorothy Dodge
ClosedDonor Stories - Ruth and George Doffing
ClosedIn 2003, the Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund was established at ACP with an initial contribution of $7.5 million by long-time Hastings resident and philanthropist, Ruth Doffing. Along with her husband George, who died in 1960, Ruth Doffing was active in finance and banking, and many civic causes in Hastings and Wabasha, Minnesota. It was Mrs. Doffing’s wish that upon her passing, she would leave a legacy that would benefit the communities in which she and her husband lived and worked.
