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. Giving online is safe, secure, and easy at https://www.giveto.osu.edu/igive/onlinegiving/.
Thank you for supporting EEOB!
Suggested Funds
Department of Zoology Support Fund
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
Fund Number: 303338
The Excellence in Zoology Fund
Established December 5, 1986, by alumni, faculty and friends. Income supports excellence in teaching and research in the Department of Zoology.
Fund Number: 602088
The Museum of Zoology Fund
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.
Fund Number: 607989
The Glenn O. and Lois S. Schwab Scholarship Fund
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.
Fund Number: 606411
Jennings Renovations Fund
To support the planned renovation of Jennings Hall
Fund Number: 311288
Museum of Biological Diversity
To account for donations made to the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity and to use donations to help defray expenses associated with the museum
Fund Number: 305368
Janice Carson Beatley Herbarium Fund
Established February 3, 1989, by Charles E. Beatley, Jr. and Mary Beatley Jordan. Income supports field research by graduates in plant systematics and ecology.
Fund Number: 600387
The Ronald L. Stuckey Herbarium Fund
Established June 5, 1992, by Mr. Stuckey through The Foundation. Income supports purposes associated with the Herbarium.
Fund Number: 647055
Emanuel D. Rudolph Botanical Fund
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.
Fund Number: 606233
The Hoogstraal Memorial Acarology Student Fund
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.
Fund Number: 603280
George and Mildred Wharton Endowment for Acarology Fund
Established May 7, 1999, from friends and from the Wharton's estate. Income benefits the Acarology Laboratory in the Department of Entomology.
Fund Number: 607675
D.J. and J.N. Knull Fund in Entomology
Established December 5, 1986, from the estate of Josef N. Knull. Income funds systematic entomological research and curatorial work in entomology.
Fund Number: 603756
The Josef N. Knull Memorial Fund in Entomology
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.
Fund Number: 603759
Plant Biology Greenhouse Fund
To collect donations made to the Plant Biology Greenhouse to be used to off-set expenses and to fund an annual local flora field trip
Fund Number: 305901
Donald J. Borror Fund for Bioacoustical Studies
Established November 3, 1989, from the estate of Dr. Borror, professor emeritus of entomology. Income aids bioacoustical research, teaching and service programs.
Fund Number: 600654
The David H. Stansbery Bivalves Endowment Fund
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.
Fund Number: 606910
The Ichthyology Research Endowment Fund
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.
Fund Number: 603357