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Named-Giving Opportunities

Truman State University has several named-giving opportunities that provide a way for you to leave your own legacy on the Truman campus or to make a tribute or memorial gift in honor of someone special.

Various Naming Considerations

  • Yourself

  • Parent, Grandparent, Child or Spouse

  • Other Family Member

  • Mentor/Faculty Mentor

  • Organization

  • A Place

  • Business

  • Business Associate

Some Examples:

  • James G. Severns Theatre

  • Virginia Young Stanton Garden

  • Dr. John D. Black Memorial Scholarship

  • Stanley & Doris Bohon Family Scholarship

  • The Boeing Company Scholarship

  • 79th Field Hospital Scholarship

  • Beta Tau Delta/Mary Evelyn Thurman Chemistry Laboratory
View our existing funds/scholarships

Named Endowed Funds

Named endowments create a lasting legacy for the donor and provide permanent resources to benefit donor-designated areas of the University. Gift levels necessary to establish named endowments typically begin with a minimum gift commitment of $15,000. The fund's principal is invested and a portion of the fund's accrued interest (the percentage is set by the Truman State University Foundation Board of Directors) is used in support of the funds criteria.
  Selected Naming Gift Opportunities
Named Facilities Minimum 20% of cost
Named Academic Division Varies
Faculty Chair $1,000,000
Faculty Professorship $500,000
Teaching Fellowship $200,000
Faculty Development Fund $100,000
Cultural Fund $50,000
Lectureship $25,000
Library Book Fund $15,000
Graduate Fellowship $15,000
Named Endowed Scholarship* $15,000

* More info on how to establish a Named Scholarship

Named Annual Funds

Named annual funds provide support during the year in which the gift is received. The full amount contributed is channeled to its designation within the same fiscal year, providing immediate impact. A pledge commitment of four years is recommended to establish a named annual fund.
  Selected  Naming Gift Opportunities
Faculty Development $10,000
Faculty Research $10,000
Faculty Fellowship $5,000
Cultural Fund $5,000
Lectureship $2,500
Library Book Fund $1,500
Graduate Fellowship $1,000
Undergraduate Scholarship* $1,000

* More info on how to establish a Named Scholarship

Let us assist you...

The Office of Advancement staff is available to answer any questions you might have and can provide additional details on the various naming opportunities available at Truman State University. To speak to a member of our staff call (800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133.

View our existing funds/scholarships

For more information contact:
Office of Advancement, McClain Hall 100, 100 E. Normal St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501-4221; (800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133; Fax (660) 785-7519.