Mission:

The Tarleton State University Foundation, Inc. is a 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.

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 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.

 Board of Directors:

The TSU Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors has a defined 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.

Mr. Calvin H. Spindor, Morgan Mill, President
Mrs. Nancy J. Allen, Stephenville, Vice President
Mrs. Barbara Terrell, Stephenville, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Scott D. Allen, Stephenville
Mr. Mike E. Boucher, Stephenville
Mrs. Lana C. Wells-Collier, Dallas
Mr. Jerry (Chip) D. Davis, Granbury
Mr. Sam McGowan, Granbury
Mr. John M. Moore, Bluff Dale
Dr. Barry B. Thompson, West
Mr. Tab Thompson, Stephenville
Dr. Rueben H. Walter, Dublin

Ex-officio:

Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio, President, Tarleton State University
Dr. Rick Richardson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Tarleton State University
Mrs. Sabra Guerra, Director of Development, Tarleton State University
Mr. John Pelham, President, Tarleton Alumni Association

Emeritus:

Mr. Ben Baty
Mr. Tom Birdsong III
Mr. Jim Chambers
Mr. Don Coan
The Honorable Mike Moncrief
Mr. Mike Myers
Mr. W. L. Nix
Mr. Ronnie Sullins
Col. (Ret) Will Tate
Mr. Hugh Wolfe

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.