by Kristen Egan, Development Manager
In 2018, we set a bold goal. As the Institute’s 50th Anniversary approached, it was an ideal moment in our history to build the foundation for the Institute’s long-term fiscal health via an endowment. We recognized the need for long-term program enrichment, sustained funding for core programs, and sought that ability to respond to evolving demands facing the Institute and the natural resources that we steward.
At the dawn of the next era of the Institute, it was our time to take the next bold move to ensure that these marshes and this Institute are here for generations to come. Our supporters stepped up in remarkable ways, and despite the challenges of 2020, we have successfully completed the endowment campaign.
We are indebted to everyone who came together to establish the 50th Anniversary Endowment that has already provided certainty in uncertain times. With the closing of our endowment campaign, we can celebrate the lasting legacy that we have built together—a legacy that will live on in perpetuity to help us advance our critical work in environmental research, conservation, and education.
Endowment Campaign Steering Committee
| Raymond Burke, III James Donohue Anne Galli Barry Hamilton Lois Hamilton |
Deborah Hays Cindy Leff Todd Leff Carol Mager Mary Millar |
Jane Rakestraw Hank Schellenger, Chair Jim Summers William Wermuth |
Endowment Campaign Honor Roll
Visionaries
| Estate of Jane Dent Larry L. Luing Family Foundation Margaret McAllister & Erik Hirsch Jim & Jeannie Morris |
Barbara & Jim Summers Sam & JoAnn Thomas The Wermuth Family |
Luminaries
| Rosemary & Bill Hankowsky Leff Family Foundation Mary M. Millar |
Marjorie Moretzsohn Hank and Julie Schellenger Jennifer (Jacobs) Zeigler |
Leaders
| Sana & Andy Brooks Ray & Ellen Burke Roberta “Bert” DeVries James J. Donohue & Carol A. Mager Anne Galli Lois & Barry Hamilton Michael & Deborah Hays Kevin & Trish Luing |
John P. Millar & Rault W. Kehlor Julian & Betsy Miraglia Jane Rakestraw Donna & Craig Rothman Gay Schellenger Jon Tullis Harold L. Yoh, Jr. |
Champions
| Jeffrey H. & Lee Alderton G. Wayne & Kay B. Renneisen Philip & Amy Welsh |
Innovators
| Tim & Rose Clay Michael Craig Joan Galli Jim & Susan Handy |
Harold & Nancy O’Connor Estate of Nancy Roberts Tom & Diane McMeekin |
Supporters
| Joseph & Jeannie Colalillo John & Muriel Cuthbert John & Dottie Dewey John Flynn & Kathleen Hocevar |
Bonnie L. Higgins & Thomas J. Sullivan Bob & Josee Rich Tim & Cindy Roach Trey & Christine White |
Herbert Mills Legacy Society
| Anonymous John & Muriel Cuthbert Anne Galli Stephen & Mary Ann Gring |
Michael & Deborah Hays John Flynn & Kathleen Hocevar Philip & Amy Welsh Harold L. Yoh., Jr. |