William Gainey and Brian Tesler, M.D. live in a historic Victorian home in downtown Flint, filled with classic cars and retro pinball machines. But preserving history extends well beyond their front door and into the community.

In October 2025, Gainey, Tesler, and their son Aiden officially established four endowed funds with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for the Genesee County Historical Society, Whaley Historic House Museum, Flint Genealogical Society, and Stockton House Museum. The gift came from their shared business, Ob/Gyn Board Prep.

“My history interest started when I was in fifth grade and I visited President Benjamin Harrison’s house in Indianapolis,” Gainey said. “I fell in love with Victorian architecture and history.”

The endowments are a symbol of the family’s love of history — and Flint.

Once each fund reaches $50,000, the organization begins receiving unrestricted yearly payouts. Whaley Historic House Museum has already reached that milestone. Gainey has served on its board since 2009 and has been active on various boards for the past twenty years.

“I like the idea that the money lasts in perpetuity,” Gainey said. “The Community Foundation is an expert in investing the money and handling gifts and end-of-life planning. The stream of income is more steady and continual.” 

Gainey and Tesler are quick to point out that the endowments aren’t about them, but about the organizations doing the work to preserve history, and they plan to establish more.

“We want and hope that other people will contribute to the funds and build them,” Gainey said. “It’s not about us, it’s about trying to move these organizations forward in the future.”