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2014 Honor Roll of Donors | 1 Technology Connects Us, Warms Us, Heals Us, Entertains Us and Illuminates Our World 2014 Honor roll of Donors | 1 Technology connects us, warms us, heals us, entertains us and illuminates our world. Together: IEEE, IEEE foundation, all the global technology experts and you help to bring the promise of technology — and the knowledge to use it — to individuals and communities all over the world. The IEEE foundation, the charitable foundation of IEEE, fulfills its purpose by: • soliciting and managing donations • recognizing the generosity of donors • supporting high-impact signature Programs • awarding grants to innovative projects of strategic importance • serving as a steward of donations that empower bright minds, recognize innovation and preserve the history of technology With your support, and the support of donors worldwide, the IEEE foundation strives to be a leader in transforming lives and intensifying IEEE’s service to humanity. Table of Contents Donor Profiles 1 Leadership Perspective 26 John Barr 2 2014 Year in Review 44 Eleanor Baum 4 Investing in Innovation 48 Murty P. Bhavaraju 6 IEEE Foundation Signature Programs 10 Robert R. Dent 7 IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative 7 Doble Engineering Company 8 IEEE Smart Village 25 Bernard A. Finn 9 EPICS in IEEE 30 Bob Franzino 10 IEEE History Center 46 Karen A. Galuchie 11 IEEE Life Members 45 Mark Lauby 12 Students and Young Professionals 8 Henry Louie 13 IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu 18 Raj Mittra 14 IEEE Awards 12 Nita Patel 15 IEEE Circle of Honor 9 Sundaram K. Ramesh 16 IEEE Goldsmith Legacy League 43 Pete Sauer 18 IEEE Heritage Circle 41 Eric Schmidt 20 Leadership Donors 11 David M. Weiss 22 Advocate Donors 45 Honorarium Gifts 46 Tribute Gifts 48 Matching Gifts 49 IEEE Board of Directors IEEE Foundation Board of Directors IEEE Foundation Professional Staff The Honor Roll of Donors is printed and mailed to donors of $1,000 or more. If you would like a printed copy or an additional copy of the Honor Roll, please contact the IEEE Foundation Development Office at +1 732 465 5871. The names listed in this Honor roll believe in and invest in the mission of IEEE and support the role of the IEEE foundation. opportunities to donate and make an impact are diverse, allowing donors to specify support to particular areas of interest. Donor impact is demonstrated throughout this Honor roll and through Donor Profiles where donors share personal stories about giving to the IEEE foundation. IEEE and IEEE foundation extend grateful appreciation to those donors who are not listed in this Honor Roll of Donors. The IEEE Development office makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the listings in this report, including proper acknowledgement of gifts and correct spelling. Please notify us of omissions or errors by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or contact us by telephone at + 1 732 465 5871. 2 | Transforming lives Through Technology TOGETHER Leadership Perspective That is the key word in the titleToge of this HonorT Rollher. of Donors and the objective of the IEEE foundation - Transforming lives through Technology Together. We, as a community, have long been about the business of transforming lives through technology. What is unique about this concept is the realization of the impact we can achieve as Leah H. Jamieson Karen A. Galuchie a community working in concert. This page traditionally highlights achievements and deserved recognition for those responsible. While there was no shortage of such achievements in 2014, we prefer to focus attention on the BOLD path ahead as we all join together to make our envisioned future become a reality. This is an exciting time to be a member of IEEE. Through enhanced collaboration, new opportunities for member engagement, dedicated strategic planning, and commitment to leveraging technologies we are poised to reimagine the future of IEEE. As 2015 IEEE President and CEo Howard Michel said in the March 2015 issue of The Institute, “For IEEE to remain a touchstone organization for engineers and technolo- gists, it must evolve. That evolution, while swift, cannot be haphazard. Instead, there must be a compre- hensive vision of what IEEE is as a community today and what we wish to be in the future.” President Michel concludes his remarks by requesting input from all IEEE members; we urge you to provide yours. Just as IEEE looks to the future, so does the IEEE foundation. Through the investment in IEEE signature Programs, we feature components of our vision that are actively transforming lives through technology. These signature Programs are: • PES Scholarship Plus Initiative - guiding undergraduate students to careers in power • IEEE Smart Village - eradicating darkness in remote areas of the globe • EPICS in IEEE - enhancing education through the pursuit of community service • REACH - creating awareness of the rich history of engineering These programs, together with our Grants Program and the programs on which our legacy has been founded, create a comprehensive portfolio of opportunities for impact. The IEEE member, intent on philan- thropy, has a ready list of options available through the initiatives of the IEEE foundation. This publication highlights our initiatives, those who benefit from them, and our dedicated donors who make it all possible. Your philanthropy drives the mission of the IEEE foundation, enables its important work to continue, and prepares us for a BOLD future. on behalf of the IEEE foundation, its Board of Directors, volunteers and staff, and the people we serve all around the globe, we thank you for your participation and generosity. This publication documents your generosity and the outcomes of your generosity, and rightly recognizes you and your fellow donors for your commitment. As a community we bring the promise of technol- ogy – and the knowledge to use it – to those in need worldwide. Indeed we are transforming lives through technology – TOGETHER. Gratefully, leah H. Jamieson Karen A. Galuchie IEEE Foundation President IEEE Foundation Executive Director 2014 Honor roll of Donors | 1 2014 - Year in review Thanks to the generosity of our donors, $3,405,000 was donated in support of IEEE programs, making the 41st year of IEEE foundation a banner year. More than 8,000 donors made more than 12,000 gifts that were invested in projects that transform lives throughout the world. Institutional giving from corporations, foundations and organizations has increased this year and contributed to the more than $2 million of overall gifts as represented in the Giving by Constituency chart. life Member groups represent 63% of all individual giving, and non-member gift have more than doubled from last year as represented in the Giving by Individuals chart. The Program Expenditures chart on page 3 shows the programs and initiatives in which IEEE foundation invested $3,702,000 in 2014. More information about these programs and how donations were invested are shared on the pages that follow. Giving by Constituency $728,000 Corporations $197,000 Foundations and Organizations $1,068,000 Individuals Giving by Individuals 29% 11% Life Members Life Senior Members 3% Bequests $1,412,000 IEEE Organizational Units 12% Non-Members 8% Senior Members & Fellows 14% Members, Associates, 23% Affiliates, and Students Life Fellows All denominations in this publication are in USA dollars and are based on non-audited financials as of 20 February 2015. Audited financials are available on ieeefoundation.org. 2 | Transforming lives Through Technology TOGETHER With your support, the foundation makes it possible to deploy sharp minds and capable hands worldwide, addressing some of the greatest challenges of our time. Together we support educational programs, scholarships, fellowships, historical preservation, projects that apply technology for social impact and innovation, and the recognition of scientific and engineering excellence both past and present. Each gift transforms lives: The many people served by IEEE foundation supported programs thank all who have donated, making initiatives such as the ones highlighted in this Honor Roll of Donors possible. They rely upon the growing list of IEEE members, institutions and friends contributing generously to the foundation. Your philanthropic commitment advances IEEE’s core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Ways to keep helping: Throughout the year or during membership renewal, there are many opportunities for you to help transform lives. When you read this Honor Roll of Donors, you may be inspired to find new ways to support IEEE programs or extend your generosity to help us build a strong future for IEEE and the people it serves. How to contact us: The IEEE Development office professional staff is here to assist you. You can e-mail us at [email protected], call +1 732 465 5871, or by mail: IEEE foundation, 445 Hoes lane, Piscataway, nJ 08854 UsA. Program Expenditures $132,000 IEEE-ETA Kappa Nu $271,000 page 13 IEEE History Center $337,000 page 10 Empowering Bright Minds $702,000 page 12 IEEE Power & Energy Society Scholarship Plus Initiative page 7 $1,315,000 Recognition of Innovation $112,000 page 14 IEEE Smart Village page 8 $833,000 Investing in Innovation pages 4-5 2014 Honor roll of Donors | 3 grants Program Investing in Innovation Your donations make it possible for the IEEE foundation to invest in innovative and promising projects of inter- est to IEEE through its Grants Program. Designed to facilitate wide participation from the technology profession, this highly competitive Grants Program funded 32 worthy projects valued at nearly $750,00 in 2014 across three areas of focus: EDUCATION - Expand and enhance engineering, science, and technology education opportunities for students of all ages through mid-career professionals to positively impact IEEE involvement and workforce development. HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY - Increase awareness of the impact and influence of early technology on the present and future among the public at large. APPLYING TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMANITARIAN CAUSES - Implement or disseminate replicable, sustainable technology-based solutions for humanitarian issues in underserved and underprivileged areas.
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