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ASPA Endowment Funds

The American Society for Premodern Asia acknowledges with gratitude receipt of gifts from generous contributors to the Society’s Endowment Fund, Graduate Student Award Fund, and Life Membership Fund. The continued generous support of members who contribute funds in addition to membership dues is much appreciated and essential for the financial well-being of the Society. Contributions to the Graduate Student Award Fund are especially valuable, as they are gifts that ensure the prosperous future of the ASPA by encouraging participation of younger members in the affairs of the Society. Members are encouraged to continue their generosity each year.

You are encouraged to Contribute to the ASPA Endowment Funds and the Graduate Student Award Fund.
In 2025, AOS members generously contributed a total of $15005.81. Of this, $11550.81 was contributed to the Graduate Student Award Fund, and Graduate students who presented papers at the 2025 Annual Meeting received awards totaling $49,509.24.

Miscellaneous Gifts to the General Endowment: Gift Amount: less than $25

Restricted Gifts Fund:  Gift Amount: $25 to $50

Patrons Fund: Gift Amount: $51 to $99

Founders Fund: Gift Amount: $100 or more

Graduate Student Award Fund: Any Amount

Life Membership: Amount: $2500


Contributors during 2025

 

GARY M BECKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
ROBERT D BIGGS MISC GIFTS
JOEL P BRERETON GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
GARNER L FOLEY GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
EDEN N FRYE GENERAL ENDOWMENT
SALLY J SUTHERLAND GOLDMAN GENERAL ENDOWMENT
HANS HENRICH HOCK GENERAL ENDOWMENT
LEE C HOGAN MISC GIFTS
SUSAN TOWER HOLLIS GENERAL ENDOWMENT
THOMAS J HUDAK GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
STEPHANIE W JAMISON GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
STEPHANIE W JAMISON GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
TIMOTHY LUBIN GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
PETER MACHINIST GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
P M THIAB MALAI MISC GIFTS
MICHAEL NYLAN GRADUATE STUDENT FUND
MICHAEL RALSTON GENERAL ENDOWMENT
JONATHAN H RODGERS GENERAL ENDOWMENT
FIDELITY CHARITABLE GENERAL ENDOWMENT
JACK M SASSON LIFE MEMBERSHIP
GREGORY SCHOPEN GRADUATE STUDENT FUND