NORMAL, Ill. – A new society created by the Weisbecker Athletic Fund will recognize those donors who have taken the opportunity to create a lifetime impact on Illinois State student-athletes by endowing a scholarship, program, or position. "Forever State" takes its name from University traditions and the usage of the word forever is key, as any donor who has an endowment with Illinois State Athletics has etched their name into ISU Athletics legacies forever.
Forever State will provide benefits and recognition to all members annually, as well as connect all endowment donors with their recipient. At its inception, 30 scholarships are endowed annually by Illinois State Athletics donors. Endowment giving assets are invested and each year, a portion of the fund is paid out for the specific purpose detailed by the donor. The funds are held in perpetuity and invested, and the accumulated appreciation grows, making this type of giving truly forever impactful.
"Forever State will bring our endowment donors even closer to the student-athletes who receive these awards each year," ISU Assistant Athletics Director for Development Sean Johnson said. "For our donors, Forever State is something that they can take pride in and feel good about being a member of, just like they can feel good about the relationships they build with their endowment recipients and the associated benefits they receive from Forever State."
Forever State membership is not set for renewal and once an endowment donor is included in the society, they are recognized for life.
If you have interest in learning more about Forever State, please contact Johnson at (309) 438-1056.
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