Institutional Advancement—Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc.
Box T-0950
Stephenville, Texas 76402
(254) 968-9183
Ms. Sue Corley
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Bonnie Elms
254 968-9421
Administrator

Mission:

The Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc. is established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Tarleton State University.
Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc. is a public non-profit organization established to provide financial assistance to Tarleton State University primarily from earnings on endowed funds, gifts, or property. The Foundation acts independently of the University and the Texas A&M University System solely for the benefit of Tarleton State University.

The Foundation manages, invests and distributes all funds in the trust estate of the Foundation for the furtherance of educational purposes at Tarleton including scholarships, opportunity awards for students, purchase of property or construction, student recruiting, and any other activities permissible under the laws of the State of Texas.

History:

On November 11, 1978, the Tarleton State University Development Foundation was established by the Tarleton Alumni Association Board of Directors for the purpose of promoting the continued growth, development and excellence of the University through private financial support and encouragement. The President of the Alumni Association, Mr. Jim Chambers, announced the appointment of nine members to the board of trustees of the Foundation. The trustees were: C. H. Maguire, Jr. of Stephenville, Mr. Clyde H. Wells of Granbury, Mr. Reuben Friou of Dallas, Mr. Mike Myers of Dallas, Mr. W. Henry Todd of Wichita Falls, Judge Mike Moncrief of Fort Worth, Mr. Joseph Chandler of Stephenville, Dr. Vance Terrell of Stephenville and Mr. Hugh Wolfe of Stephenville. Mr. C.H. Maguire was appointed as chairman.

The first meeting of the trustees was held in Stephenville on December 12, 1978 where a discussion of the Foundation's organization, purposes and goals were outlined. It was announced by the University President, Dr. W. O. Trogdon, that the Foundation would be administered through the Office of Development with Mr. J. Louis Evans acting as Executive Director.

On September 5, 1989 the Tarleton State University Development Foundation received its request for non-profit corporate status, and changed its name to the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc.

Over the years the Foundation Board of Directors has been expanded to a membership of up to 25. The current membership of Directors for the Foundation is 16. The Association has one ex-officio member on the Foundation Board. These ex-officio members are not entitled to a vote on any matter; however, they have the opportunity to voice their opinions on all matters addressed.

The TSU Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors have a defined a committee structure and an investment policy to assist in governing the activities and investments of the Foundation. The Board of Directors meets semi-annually to conduct business and discuss current development projects.

Although Tarleton is a public institution funded by the state legislature, the creators of the Foundation were aware that greatness could only be achieved through supplemental contributions from individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations. In creating the Foundation, the Alumni Association followed in the footsteps of many other colleges and universities that recognize the many benefits to be realized through such an organization. Funds generated by the Foundation provide expansion and improvements in the areas of academics, student recruiting, scholarships, new buildings and other programs where appropriated funds are not available for such purposes.

Private gifts to the Foundation of either an unrestricted or restricted nature benefit the University in many ways. Through the Foundation, and the dedication of its Directors, every individual has the opportunity to assure Tarleton's commitment to excellence in education.
The current Directors for the Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc. are:
Major General (Ret.) Chris Adams - Granbury
Mrs. Nancy Gage Allen - Stephenville
Mr. Ben T. Baty - Stephenville
Mr. Truman Bell - Dallas
Mrs. Lana Wells-Collier - Dallas
Dr. Robert C. Fain - Stephenville
Mrs. Lillie Gibson - Stephenville
Mr. Jerry Golden - Clifton
Dr. Sam Harrell - Austin
Mr. L. Dean Jones - Evant
Mr. Calvin H. Spindor - Morgan Mill
Mr. Alan Steen - Georgetown
Mr. Ronnie Sullins - Gatesville
Colonel Willie L. Tate – Stephenville
Mrs. Barbara Terrell - Stephenville
Dr. Barry Thompson - West

Ex-officio:
Dr. Dennis McCabe, President, Tarleton State University
Dr. Koy Floyd, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Tarleton State University
Ms. Sara Pfeifer, Tarleton Alumni Association

Emeritus:
Mr. Thomas Birdsong III - Gorman
Mr. Jim Chambers - Dublin
Mr. Don Coan - Stephenville
Mr. Reuben Friou - Dallas
The Honorable Mike Moncrief - Fort Worth
Mr. Mike Myers - Dallas
Mr. W. L. Nix - Stephenville
Mrs. Marie Wells - Granbury
Mr. Don Winn - Dallas
Mr. Hugh Wolfe - Stephenville

Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization existing solely to support the mission and goals of the University. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permissable by law. The Foundation is audited annually by certified public accountants that are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.