Donor Stories
Legacy Gifts of Love
Gerald “Gil” Koch Endowed Passion Funds
Gil and his wife, Kay, had been passionate about charitable causes for many years. Mr. Koch’s charitable goals included providing support for The Arc of Volusia and The Beacon Center through increased giving for the remainder of his life and continued support after his passing. Mr. Koch passed away in 2021. In 2022 the Gilbert Koch Endowed Fund for the Beacon Center and the Gilbert Koch Endowed Fund for the ARC of Volusia granted their first annual distributions to Mr. Koch’s favorite charities for the loving legacy of support they need to serve our families in perpetuity.
Pictured left to right:
Mark Dunn, Beacon Center Board of Directors
Lacey Lewis, Beacon Center Board of Directors
Dustin Smurdon, United Way Board Chair
Angie Pye, Beacon Center CEO
David Jones, Community foundation Of volusia/Flagler
Carmen Ruiz Beacon Center Board of Directors President
Judy Barefield, Beacon Center Board of Directors
Deb Mangum, Beacon Center Board of Directors