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2026 Conference Donors

Conference events were made possible by generous gifts from the following donors:

National Citation Luncheon

• Gail Harrison Corvette, The Ohio State University, 1980

Candlelight Banquet

• Craig Evers, The Ohio State University, 2001

President’s Reception

• Dr. Patience Whitworth, The Ohio State University, 2003

We are grateful to the following donors whose gifts supported our chapters for conference.

Adopt-A-Chapter and Conference Donors

• Dr. Barbara J. Arnold, The Pennsylvania State University, 1981
• Vishal Bhandari, Purdue University, 2004
• Wilson Chan, University of Louisville, 1989 (2)
• Kathryn E. Chick, Hood College, 2006
• Dr. Joni Comstock, Eastern Illinois University, 2016
• Liz Cook, Bucknell University, 2025
• Susan Doss, The University of Alabama, 1985 (2)
• Judy Evans, Chatham University, 1989 (2)
• Craig Evers, The Ohio State University, 2001 (5)
• Dr. Kirsten F. Fox, The Ohio State University, 1996 (2)
• Dr. Mabel G. Freeman, The Ohio State University, 1965 (2)
• Dr. Jane A. Hamblin, Purdue University, 1973
• Gail Harrison Corvette, The Ohio State University, 1980
• Susan Herndon McGuire, The University of Alabama, 2006
• Dr. W. David Lasater, Ball State University, 1992
• Dr. Cassandra Lucas, Purdue University, 1994 (2)
• Trish Maxwell, The Ohio State University, 2024
• Colin O’Brien, The Ohio State University, 1997
• Dottie B. Phillips, Texas Tech University, 1975
• Matthew Ross, The Ohio State University, 2001
• Dr. Mary A. Sadowski, Purdue University, 2004
• Jane Schroeder, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1983
• Laura C. Simic, University of Oregon, 1985
• Dr. Tara S. Singer, University of Louisville, 1982
• Karen S. Stiner, San Diego State University, 1987 (3)
• Katie Verschelden, Kansas State University, 2002 (2)
• Jenna Vitosh, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006 (2)
• Bruce Ware, University of Mississippi, 1998
• Dr. Patience Whitworth, The Ohio State University, 2003
• Triumph chapter, Endicott College

We are also grateful for the many gifts in-kind and additional contributions from our national leaders and others who contributed flights and supplies for the conference. The time and cost our members give to Mortar Board is inspiring. Thank you!

Mortar Board National Foundation

With your generous contributions, you are helping to support members, chapters, advisors, and programs committed to scholarship, leadership, service, and inclusion. With your support, Mortar Board will continue to achieve success as we move through our second century. 

The Mortar Board National Foundation proudly supports the activities of Mortar Board.  Thank you to the Board of Trustees who governs the National Foundation. These trustees are volunteers who invest time and energy to coordinate fundraising efforts, oversee the investment of funds, and administer the fellowship program and chapter project grants. We are thankful to the Foundation Board of Trustees for their support of various projects and initiatives, including Platinum sponsorship of the 2024 Mortar Board National Conference. 

Questions on Giving to Mortar Board?

If you have questions or need assistance, email give@mortarboard.org or call 614-488-4094.

 Donor Resources:

• Donor Bill of Rights
• Gift Acceptance Policy

Mortar Board National Foundation’s Tax ID Number is 35-6043585. The foundation is organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The common reference to this type of organization is “charitable organization”; the foundation is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.