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Wiley University Giving Societies

Welcome to the Wiley University Giving Societies page! We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our donors. Your contributions provide essential resources for our students and programs, making a lasting impact on our university community.

Each society represents a unique level of giving, and we proudly recognize their commitment to supporting Wiley University.

Founders Society – $100,000 and up

We extend our deepest gratitude to the members of the Founders Society. Your extraordinary generosity allows Wiley University to maintain a high standard of academic excellence and create transformative opportunities for our students.

Donors:

  • Ms. Terri K. Anderson

  • Trustee James C. Batten

  • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cargill

  • Mr. Steve and Mrs. Penny Carlile

  • Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

  • Campus Consortium

  • Trustee Kelly Cornish

  • Vistra Energy Corporation

  • Dr. Valerie Jean Gilliam

  • The Estate of Johnna Faye Peters Hayes

  • Mrs. Blanche L. Ingram

  • Trustee Walter and Mrs. Beverly Sutton Jr.

  • Mr. Alan Loudermilk

  • General Board of Higher Education & Ministry

  • Ms. Beatrice E. Mitchell

  • Mr. Gene Ponder

  • Hope Pierce Tartt Scholarship

  • Greater Texas Services

  • Mr. Ross and Mrs. Charlotte Slone

  • Dr. Haywood L. Strickland

  • Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Washington

Legacy Society – $50,000 to $99,999

Members of the Legacy Society are instrumental in securing a strong future for Wiley University. Their contributions continue to impact students for generations to come.

Donors:

  • Attorney Edgar L. and Mrs. Debra Carter

  • Trustee Billy R. and Mrs. Patricia Casey

  • Alfred Street Baptist Church

  • Mr. Rush Harris - Marshall Economic Development Corporation

  • Dr. Julie W. DeSherbinin

  • Dr. Truman L. Martin

  • Mrs. Warriene Mitchell-Curry

  • Mr. Nate Parker

  • Trustee Emeriti Dr. Herman L. Totten

Circle of Distinction Society – $25,000 to $49,999

The Circle of Distinction Society honors those whose contributions continue to ensure the success and growth of our institution.

Donors:

  • Mrs. Odessa B. Anderson

  • Wiley University National Alumni Association

  • Dr. Navel Chikwanda

  • Houston Wiley Club

  • Brookshire Grocery Company

  • President Herman J. Felton Jr. and First Lady Katherine Felton

  • Longview Orthopedic

  • Mr. Blake Ponder

  • Mr. Richard Raymond

  • Sodexo Services of Texas

  • Trustee and Mrs. B. T. Williamson

Heritage Club – $10,000 to $24,999

The Heritage Club recognizes the steadfast commitment of our alumni and friends who provide invaluable support to the university’s mission.

Donors:

  • Judge Richard M. and Mrs. Christina Anderson

  • Trustee Nolan and Mrs. Claudette Anderson

  • Mr. Ronald Anderson and Mrs. Cheryl Veney-Anderson

  • Mr. Lonnie and Mrs. Katrina Banks

  • Ms. Lillian L. Banks

  • Ms. Paige S. Barton

  • Ms. Stephany J. Clark

  • Everman High School Athletic Booster Club

  • O.J. Thomas Alumni Community

  • Illinois Great Rivers Conference

  • Colonel Steven C. Froniabarger

  • Texas Higher Education Foundation

  • Scurlock Foundation

  • ICUT Foundation

  • Attorney Reginald J. Fox

  • Jucy’s Hamburger/Taco

  • Mrs. Monica E. Hanson

  • Dr. Rod and Dr. Laurie Hayes-Fluker

  • Trustee Donte' L. Hickman

  • Dr. Edna S. Houston

  • Citizenship Education Fund, Inc.

  • Momentous Institute

  • Trustee Felecia D. Jett

  • Ms. Risa L. Jordan-Anderson

  • Mr. Lem Davis, Jr.

  • TeamFunded LLC

  • Ms. Gloria D. Larry

  • Austin Area Urban League

  • Mr. Wallie H. Lewis

  • Mrs. Margot U. Lingold

  • NACUBO

  • Ms. Helen G. Naumann

  • Ms. Evelyn B. Neely

  • Kroger Corporate Office

  • Mr. Robert G. Ponder

  • Mr. Pierce Ponder

  • Trustee Claudia S. Rimes

  • ASSETS BEFORE SPLURGING

  • Mrs. Ianthia H. Scott

  • Trustee Dana Simone Stovall

  • Trustee Frank and Mrs. Bonnie Strauss

  • Trustee Emeriti John H. Walker

  • Dr. Marin Young

Dogan Club – $5,000 to $9,999

Members of the Dogan Club have shown their dedication to the future of Wiley University with generous gifts that make an immediate impact.

Donors:

  • Ms. Marilyn Winters

  • Ms. Deanette Brewer

  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (GA)

  • Housing Authority of the City of Austin

  • Trustee Marcial Avelar

  • Dr. David L. Beckley

  • Dr. Tashia L. Bradley

  • Trustee Grace L. Butler

  • Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Pamela Goodin

  • Marshall Ford/Maverick Chevrolet

  • New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

  • Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

  • Dallas Metroplex Wiley Club

  • Texas United Methodist College

  • Government of the District of Columbia

  • Mrs. Barbara S. Curtis

  • Associates For Institutional Development

  • Ms. Justine Dansby Dollarhide

  • The Sumners Foundation

  • Rochester Area Community Foundation

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund

  • Trustee Cynthia Harvey

  • EdAssist / Bright Horizons

  • Activa Products, Inc.

  • Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc.

  • United Supreme Council Charitable Foundation Inc.

  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ingram

  • Trustee Scott J. Jones

  • Trustee Karen Jones

  • Dr. and Mrs. O. I. White, Jr.

  • Bretwood Capital Partners, LLC

  • All Elements Heating & Air, LLC

  • Bubbas33 of Longview

  • Tower Honda of Longview

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshall

  • Miami Valley Public Media

  • The Woodlands United Methodist

President’s Club – $1,000 to $4,999

The President’s Club represents the generosity and dedication that supports the growth of Wiley University.

Donors:

  • Ms. Freddie D. Abrams

  • Blackrock 529 College Advantage

  • World Aerospace

  • Dr. Doretha J. Allen

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Rho Lambda Chapter

  • Phi Xi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha

  • Ms. Barbara Amos

  • Ms. Elzora M. Anderson

  • Mr. Arthur L. Anderson

  • Ms. Louella G. Anderson

  • Mr. Travis Armstead

  • Ms. Idera Arthur

  • Dr. Roslyn Clark - Artis

  • Dr. Dwayne Ashley

  • Ms. Felecia A. Aycock

  • Mrs. Myra Baber

  • Ms. Shirley Brooks Barton

  • Ms. Arvilla Banks

  • Ms. Joy L. Banks

  • Mr. David and Mrs. Rose Bayless

  • Mr. Kendrick and Mrs. LeKeitha Biggs

  • Mr. Reggie and Mrs. Shae Bonner

  • Ms. Elizabeth Bradshaw

  • American Dog Breeders (ADBA)

  • Trustee Kendra Briggs

  • Mr. Tyrone Brookins

  • Dr. Danielle S. Brooks

  • Ms. JoAnn Brown

  • Mr. Jesse H. Butler, Jr.

  • Mr. Kenneth Q. Carlile

  • First Saint John Cathedral

  • The Links, Incorporated Phoenix (AZ) Chapter

  • Rebirth Tabernacles of Glory Church

  • Greater Christ Baptist Church

  • Bethel Family Baptist Church

  • New Greenwood Baptist Church

  • Good Hope Baptist Church

  • Cornith Missionary Baptist Church

  • Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church

  • Second Baptist Church

  • Blue Ridge United Methodist Church

  • St. Luke United Methodist Church

  • Grace Hill Church

  • First United Methodist Church

  • Ebenezer United Methodist Church

  • Green The Church

  • Lions Club of Bossier City

  • Ms. JoAnn Clark

  • Chicago Wiley Club

  • Dobie Diamond Club

  • Fort Worth Wiley Club

  • Dayton Ohio Area Wiley Club

  • National Black Justice Coalition

  • Mrs. Ernestine J. Cohee

  • Ms. Paula L. Collins

  • Louisiana Workforce Commission

  • Alpha Merit Group Committee

  • Mr. Charles H. Cornish, III

  • J V Construction

  • Ms. Jennifer Banks Davis

  • Mr. Calvin Davis

  • Mrs. Ruby J. Deadrick

  • Mr. Carl Denmon

  • Mrs. Minnie Y. Devance-Hudson

  • GEICO Direct

  • Ms. Clenestine W. Dunson

  • Mr. Oren and Mrs. Nettie Brazile Eddie

  • Survive and Thrive Education

  • Phoenix Union Foundation for Education

  • Ms. Linda K. Edwards

  • Black College Football Hall of Fame

  • Dr. Luther B. Felder II

  • Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Bettye Fisher

  • Mrs. Angela R. Fitzpatrick

  • Ms. Rhonda C. Fluker-Marshall

  • Mr. Raymond K. Fogg, Sr.

  • The Richmond Forum

  • Pearls of the Ivy Foundation

  • GEICO Philanthropic Foundation

  • East Texas Open Arms Foundation

  • Arizona Community Foundation

  • Tulsa Community Foundation

  • The Foreman Charitable Foundation

  • The Oregon Community Foundation

  • San Antonio Area Foundation

  • Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation

  • Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation

  • M.A.S.K. Foundation

  • The Pauli Murray Foundation