Supporters Like You

Meet Our Donors

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to WAMU. Here are some of their stories.

Living the American Dream

Ingrid Sunzenauer, who came to the United States from Austria when she was five, feels fortunate that she has lived the American dream—and now has an ardent desire to give back.

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WAMU Supporter’s Planned Gift Will Go a Long Way

Because avid WAMU listener Gail Irene Meaker thought to include us in her estate plan, our ability to create and provide programing that makes a difference in the community and far beyond is strengthened.

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Ensuring the WAMU Tradition Continues

WAMU has been a mainstay in Sandra Mabry’s life for more than 50 years, enriching her life as well as her family’s. Her gift to WAMU in her will ensures future generations will be able to enjoy and benefit from this trusted news source for years to come.

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Ensuring WAMU’s Future in Our Community

For McCain McMurray, WAMU is an integral part of each day. That’s why he is investing in its future so that others can benefit from the programming that inspires and informs his daily life.

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Couple Strengthens WAMU’s Future by Giving Back

Bob and Jane Anthony find value in the ways WAMU has enriched their lives. Find out what inspired them to give back to the community through a gift in their will.

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Passion for Public Radio Inspires Giving

Lynne Kennedy and Joan Darrah can’t imagine their days without WAMU, which is why they’re supporting our future with a beneficiary designation.

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The Legacy of a Dedicated Listener

For Melissa Ennis, WAMU is the soundtrack to her life, giving her days and weeks structure. See how she is using a tax-wise gift of retirement plan assets to support the station’s future.

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Trust in WAMU Inspires Couple’s Gift

Bob and Barbara Hall are longtime fans of national public radio who value the news and community connection provided by WAMU, American University Radio. That’s why they’ve decided to include WAMU in their estate plan.

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Doing What Is Right by Giving Back

Art and Helen Poland are “all about education” and their future gift to WAMU will foster a love of learning for generations to come.

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