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
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