An endowment is an investment in the Refuge’s mission of conservation efforts to protect land and wildlife. Your gift of $10,000 or more can establish an endowment that will leave a legacy and make future sustainability possible. Investing in an endowment shows you are dedicated to long-term Refuge support. The following current endowed funds support conservation efforts at the Refuge:
The Betty Bishop Education Fund
Louise Crumpacker Conservation Fund
The Ann Darling & Lee Williams, Jr., Family Education Fund
Carolyn & Donald DeCoster Conservation Fund
Dr. H. Randall Deming Scholarship for Conservation & Environmental Studies Fund
Dr. David A. Drachman Education Fund
Tom Edgar Volunteer Fund
Gardner Family Fund
Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Gazda-Smith Fund
Christine Glancy Education Fund
Margaret Godsea Conservation Fund
Harkey Development & Communication Intern Fund
Frank & Joanne Hicks Memorial Fund
Elaine Jacobson Education Fund
Win and Marilyn Kloosterman Scholarship Fund
Marilyn Kloosterman Education Fund
William & Helen Kronmueller Education Fund
Dr. Robert G. Meeker Conservation Fund
Stephen B. Oresman Intern Project Fund
Dr. Louise Merrimon Perry Conservation Fund for Girls (LMP Fund for Girls)
Harry and Betty Taif Conservation Fund
Polly & Doug Talbott Conservation Fund
Sue Tray Visitor Service Intern Fund
Jane Werner Environmental Scholarship Fund
Wild for “Ding” Conservation Fund