Honor Roll list of Donors
We extend sincere thanks to our many friends and donors whose combined commitment and loyalty make possible Delaware Nature
Society’s ongoing work to connect people to nature and improve the environment through our three-tiered mission: education,
advocacy and conservation. The following contributions reflect donations received by Delaware Nature Society in Fiscal Year 2014
(January 1 through December 31, 2014) and Fiscal Year 2015 (January 1 through December 31, 2015).
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these listings. If there is any omission or a misspelling, please excuse our error and contact Joanne
McGeoch, Director of Development at 302.239.2334 to update our records.
Endowment Gifts
Endowment gifts are planned gifts that
provide perpetual annual support for
Delaware Nature Society’s education
programs, conservation stewardship and
advocacy initiatives. The following are
endowment gifts received between January 1,
2014 and December 31, 2015.
$500,000 and up
The Estate Of Howard Holmquist
The Estate of Edward Eugene Wilson
The Estate of Ethel H. Wilson
$10,000 – $25,000
The Estate of Jean Byassee
The Estate of Mary Fey Jenkins
The Estate of June MacArtur
Richard Morelli
& Pamela Stephani
Elizabeth G. Poole
Mike Riska & Angie Dunson
June Robbins
Ethel Sayre
Thomas C. & Mary Shea
Dale Stratton
Ellis & Bonnie Underkoffler
Mary Vane
Alma Warrington
Karen Zeitler
Special Campaigns and
Fundraising Initiatives
Monarch Legacy Society
The Monarch Legacy Society recognizes
individuals who have made long-term
provisions for Delaware Nature Society
through an estate planning arrangement.
All known members of the Monarch Legacy
Society are listed. If you have intentions
to leave Delaware Nature Society in your
estate plans, or would like more information,
please contact Joanne McGeoch, Director of
Development, [email protected].
Paul Bechly & Elizabeth Wells
Edna Bente
Herbert & Yvonne Blades
Barbara Borleske
Susan Chernuka
Donna Tait Coulson
Hank & Mary Davis
Brian & Helen Fischel
George M. Fisher, IV
Lorraine & Richard Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Flint
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.
Dan Greenberg
Ed & Diane Gulyas
Regina Haug
Gary & Ingrid Jackoway
Phil Klabunde
Renee Lett
Thomas & Ruth Marshall
Mrs. Violet Marvel
Jack L. & Kathryn M. Massau
Virginia Merryman
2014 and 2015 were years of tremendous
growth for Delaware Nature Society.
In addition to commemorating our 50th
Anniversary year, we embarked on several
successful fundraising campaigns in support
of increased capacity and expanded
operations. Our expansions included
new staff, site hours, and re-invigorated
organizational priorities in area of Clean
Water, Conservation, and our commitment
to connecting people to nature through
education and unique experiences at our
four sites. The following campaigns reflect
the fundraising success in support of these
initiatives.
Connecting People to Nature
Campaign
Connecting People to Nature Campaign
was a $330,000 capacity building campaign
to raise unrestricted revenue in support
implementation of our 2014-2017 Strategic
Plan. The following individuals provided
leadership gifts in support of the campaign.
Allen & Marsha Barnett
Daniel & Angela Barbato
Steve & Barbara Borleske
Eric & Martha Lynn Brinsfield
Margaretta S. Brokaw
Mark Carter
Hank & Mary Davis
Henry B. Du Pont, IV
George M. Fisher, IV
Lorraine & Richard Fleming
50th Anniversary Gifts
Gifts made in honor of our 50th Anniversary
year and Celebration event.
Fred & Marjorie Altergott
David J. & Lorene J. Athey
David & Margaret Aument
Babikow Greenhouses
Bancroft Construction Company
Kathleen & Dennis Barrowclough
Ann Biggs
Bill & Sonja Bochow
Steve & Barbara Borleske
Jenny & Joe Bothell
Margaretta S. Brokaw
Clear Ridge Nursery, Inc
Estate Of Mrs. Edward W. Cooch, Jr.