Each year, The Ohio State University benefits enormously from members of the community who understand the role that research and education play in the quality of our lives.  Their contributions help to offset costs for student scholarships, research, and operating costs, as well as funding special initiatives.

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of students and encourage professional development of staff and faculty, please browse through the funds listed below.  All gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of your donation will go to the fund(s) you choose.  Your gift is important, no matter the amount.

Thank you for supporting EEOB!

• EEOB Advancement Fund – 316071
  • Discretionary, current use fund.
• EEOB Undergrad Research Lab – 314718
  • Student support, current use fund
• Department of Zoology Support Fund - 303338
  • Used to support social activities within EEOB that are in compliance with University policies for which general funds may not be appropriate. Expenses approved by the chair
• The Excellence in Zoology Fund - 602088
  • Established December 5, 1986, by alumni, faculty and friends. Income supports excellence in teaching and research in the Department of Zoology.
• The Museum of Zoology Fund - 607989
  • Established February 2, 1973, by David H. Stansbery, PhD, other friends and faculty members. Income covers expeditions, purchase of collections and related expenses of the Museum of Zoology.
• The Glenn O. and Lois S. Schwab Scholarship Fund - 606411
  • Established February 3, 1995, by Glenn, professor emeritus, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Lois Schwab. Income from 1.7278 shares is directed to the College with the remaining income to the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Biological sciences' scholarships are awarded to second quarter juniors or seniors in Evolution Ecology, and Organismal Biology who possess the highest GPA (minimum 3.3) and have completed one or more courses in advanced zoology.
• Jennings Renovations Fund - 311288
  • To support the planned renovation of Jennings Hall
• Museum of Biological Diversity - 305368
  • To account for donations made to the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity and to use donations to help defray expenses associated with the museum
• Jen Foren Tetrapod Fund - 647175
  • Established February 22, 2019, with gifts from Jennifer A. Foren ’14, the Foren Family Foundation, friends, family and colleagues; used to provide financial support for the Tetrapods Collection
• Janice Carson Beatley Herbarium Fund - 600387
  • Established February 3, 1989, by Charles E. Beatley, Jr. and Mary Beatley Jordan. Income supports field research by graduates in plant systematics and ecology.
• The Ronald L. Stuckey Herbarium Fund - 647055
  • Established June 5, 1992, by Mr. Stuckey through The Foundation. Income supports purposes associated with the Herbarium.
• Emanuel D. Rudolph Botanical Fund - 606233
  • Established June 4, 1993, from the estate of Dr. Rudolph, professor emeritus, plant biology, family, friends and colleagues. Income is distributed to the Herbarium with approximately $1,000 (indexed annually for inflation) supporting the annual Rudolph Memorial Lecture and associated expenses in the fields of cryptogrammic botany. Remaining income funds the preservation and continuation of the Rudolph Memorial Library.
• The Hoogstraal Memorial Acarology Student Fund - 603280
  • Established May 5, 1995, by Catherine Hoogstraal Walker in memory of her brother Harry. Income supports acarology students, who are in good academic standing and require aid, studying at the University's Acarology Summer Program.
• George and Mildred Wharton Endowment for Acarology Fund - 607675
  • Established May 7, 1999, from friends and from the Wharton's estate. Income benefits the Acarology Laboratory in the Department of Entomology.
• D.J. and J.N. Knull Fund in Entomology - 603756
  • Established December 5, 1986, from the estate of Josef N. Knull. Income funds systematic entomological research and curatorial work in entomology.
• The Josef N. Knull Memorial Fund in Entomology - 603759
  • Established December 7, 1978, by Dorothy J. Knull in memory of her husband. Income supports collections and collecting; curating, with emphasis on systematic entomology and biodiversity; and may support professorships, student scholarships and publicatio n of systematic papers in entomology.
• Donald J. Borror Fund for Bioacoustical Studies - 600654
  • Established November 3, 1989, from the estate of Dr. Borror, professor emeritus of entomology. Income aids bioacoustical research, teaching and service programs.
• The David H. Stansbery Bivalves Endowment Fund - 606910
  • Established June 4, 1993, by Mr. Stansbery, friends and faculty members. Income aids the enrichment and maintenance of the Bivalve Mollusk Collection, including expeditions, purchase of collections, and related expenses of the Division of Bivalves of the Museum of Zoology.
• The Ichthyology Research Endowment Fund - 603357
  • Established June 5, 1987, by supporters of the ichthyology collection in the Museum of Zoology. Income aids research and publication on the collection of fish at the Museum.
• OSU Herbarium Fund - 307052
  • To provide for the development and expansion of programs in the Ohio State Herbarium
• Aquatic Ecology Research Fund - 306320
  • Used for research in aquatic ecology