His interests and skills included amateur radio, engineering, aircraft radio design, small plane pilot, motorcyclist, and avid outdoorsman. He attributed his wealth to investments in the stock market and his “penurious” ways. He is described as having been unconcerned with conveniences and the trappings of success. He did not have a telephone and heated only a portion of his home during colder weather. He did not own a car. Instead, he traveled by motorcycle into his eighties. A former pilot, he often flew to distant points on business trips. He never married and had no heirs.

William Gundry Broughton was a seeker and a scholar who left behind a gift of great wealth. His intentional and well-conceived legacy encourages and enables others to take up the mantle and continue to do good long after his death. The stewards of the WG Broughton Foundation are committed to carrying out the wishes of our generous founder while meeting the diverse financial needs of eligible recipients, near and far.