For a minimum of $15,000 donors may establish an endowment designated to a purpose of their choosing, as long as the fund’s purpose falls within the goals of the East Lansing Educational Foundation. 

The following are designated endowed funds managed by the Capital Region Community Foundation (CRCF) on behalf of the East Lansing Educational Foundation.   

Asa Bromley Endowment Fund (established in 2002)
The purpose of the Asa Bromley Fund is to provide funding for high school debate activities.

The fund was established in memory of Asa Bromley, who was a student in East Lansing High School, by his parents and is open to all donors.

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Calder Bromley Endowment Fund (established in 2002)
The purpose of the Calder Bromley Fund is to provide funding for elementary school libraries.

The fund was established in memory of Calder Bromley, who was a student in Glencairn School, by his parents and is open to all donors.

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Corey Cafagna Endowment Fund (established in 2004)
The purpose of the Corey Cafagna Fund is to provide funding for 1) K - 12 special education in the ELPS school district and 2) Choral and Jazz music programs at East Lansing High School.

The fund was established in memory of Corey Cafagna, who was a student in the East Lansing High School Class of 2001, by his parents and is open to all donors.

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Dorothy McDonald Endowment Fund for Orchestral Music at East Lansing High School (established in 2008)
The purpose of the Dorothy McDonald Fund is to provide funding for orchestra programming at East Lansing High School. The Endowment will support the work needed to create strong musicians and strong programs related to performing with the ELHS orchestras.  The endowment is committed to keeping the arts strong within public education because arts have a positive impact on children and the local community.

The endowment was established by friends and colleagues of longtime ELHS orchestra teacher Dorothy McDonald and is open to all donors. 

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Jason Wildman Scholarship Fund (established in 2007)
The purpose of the Jason Wildman Fund is to encourage a financially at-risk student in the East Lansing Public Schools to succeed in school. The designated student will be selected during the 2008 - 2009 school year by the ELEF from the sixth grade classes in the East Lansing Public Schools, based upon recommendations from school representatives.

1.   The Fund will pay for the student’s necessary school expenses (up to $500 annually) while the student is in middle school and high school.  (It is contemplated that such expenses might include a wide variety of needs, such as books, supplies, tutoring, program fees, and even a good winter coat.) 
2.   Once the designated student has graduated from high school, distributions from the Fund will pay for the student’s education at any accredited college or university in the United States, or any accredited provider of other types of career-oriented training (in the United States) should the student seek training for a career that does not require a college degree. 
3.    It is the intention of the Donors to provide a level of funding – through the Fund – sufficient to cover room and board and in-state tuition at a representative state university in Michigan for four years.  Insofar as funds are available, support will be available for up to five years if the student is pursuing a four-year degree.

The scholarship was established by Susan and Steve Wildman in memory their son, Jason, and is open to all donors.

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John Ropp Endowment Fund for East Lansing Public Schools (established in 2008)
The purpose of the John Ropp Fund is to address the need for non-conventional schooling opportunities for children in East Lansing Public Schools who may need access to these opportunities to enhance their school experience.  

The endowment was established by Brad and Margaret Ropp, in memory of their son, John, and is open to all donors. 

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Mary Anne Sternberg Marshall Endowment Fund (established in 2008)
The Mary Anne Sternberg Marshall Fund will provide funding for visual and performing arts in East Lansing Public Schools.  The endowment is committed to keeping the arts strong within East Lansing Public Schools.

The endowment was established by Louise Sternberg, Robert James Marshall, Christine Marshall Goebel and other family members in memory of Mary Anne Sternberg and is open to all donors.

For more information about any of these designated funds, or for information about establishing a named endowment, please contact Dorsey Gude, ELEF Coordinator of Development, at 517-333-7413 or gude_dw@elps.k12.mi.us.