Contributions can be made to any of the restricted funds in two ways. If you designate your contribution to the core fund, your donation will be added to the total invested; in future years, it can incrementally increase the payout and eventually lead to either larger or more grant awards from the specified fund. If you designate your contribution to supplement earnings, the donation will have an immediate impact resulting in an increase of the amount available for grant awards from the specified named fund. If you would like to discuss making a large contribution, please feel free to contact the current ASPT President, Eric Roalson, president@aspt.net, to discuss your generous gift.
WILLIAM R. ANDERSON GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT FUND. As the second dedicated ASPT student research grant fund, this fund was established in 2002 in honor of William R. Anderson through contributions from colleagues and former students.
ROGERS MCVAUGH GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT FUND. Created in 2004 through contributions from his colleagues and former students, this student research grant fund honors Rogers McVaugh's dedicated, exceptional career.
W. HARDY ESHBAUGH GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT FUND. Announced in 2011 and created through contributions from his colleagues, former students, and the ASPT Council, this student research grant fund honors W. Hardy Eshbaugh’s dedication to mentoring students.
VICKI A. FUNK GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT FUND. The Vicki Funk Fund was generously endowed by colleagues, friends and admirers of Vicki Funk in early 2019.
ASPT ENDOWMENT FUND. The ASPT Endowment Fund is a permanently restricted fund that generates income to be used to support special Society initiatives, such as travel to meetings, workshops, and publications. Your generous contribution to the ASPT Endowment Fund benefits ASPT members and the plant systematics community.
Your contributions to any of the ASPT funds listed below will have an immediate impact resulting in an increase in the amount available for the specified purpose of the named fund.