International Institute for Sport History - Donor Acknowledgements, Million Donor Project, Charter Membership Fundraising Campaign - a Pennsylvania Non-profit, Educational, Literary & Research Corporation under 501(c)3, IISOH, Donations and Endowments

International Institute for Sport History<br>
IISOH<br>
Library & Museum

Donor Acknowledgements




The IISOH is a Pennsylvania non-profit educational, literary and research corporation
under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and is organized to operate a Library and Museum
for the History of Sport, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Sport in Art and the Olympic Games.
Donations are tax deductible - Federal Tax ID# 41-2041155

The Board of Directors of the International Institute for Sport History
would like to publicly thank and acknowledge the following donors
who have made valuable contributions to the Library and Museum.

We are sincerely and eternally grateful for your support and
we will acknowledge your donation permanently on our web site
and inside our facility once it has been constructed.



Endowments
$300,000 to $30 million


Benefactors

$250,000+


Patrons

$100,000+


Sponsors

$50,000+


Donors

$25,000+


Friends

$10,000+

  • Anonymous donor (USA, 12.31.2016, $19,000)
  • Anonymous donor (USA, 12.31.2015, $16,150)

    Contributors

    $5,000+


    Platinum Members

    $2,500+

  • Anonymous donor (USA, Oct 31, 2015 $3,850)
  • Anonymous donor (USA, Feb 29, 2016 $3,275)

    Lifetime Members

    $1,000+

  • Anonymous donor (USA, Aug 31, 2016 $1,906.25)

    Gold Members

    $500+

  • Anonymous donor (USA, Mar 31, 2016 $550)

    Silver Members

    $250+

  • Georgio Valsecchi & Family, Lugano, Switzerland
  • Anonymous donor (USA)
  • Anonymous donor (USA, Jul 31, 2016 $312.50)


    $100+


    Bronze Members

    $50+

  • Herr Daryusch Kay and family (Trier, Germany)


  • $25.00+

    • Harry Hayfield, community councillor (2012-2017), Llansantffraed, Wales, lifetime supporter of the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games.
    • Douglas Albert, owner, Uncle Eli's & Douglas Albert Gallery, State College, PA.
    • Daniel Haxall, State College, PA.
    • Wesley Glebe & Christine Bailey, State College, PA.
    • Moyer Jewlers, Inc., State College, PA.
    • Swope's, State College, PA.
    • Cici's Pizza of State College, Pa.
    • W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor, Inc., State College, PA.
    • Anonymous, State College, PA.
    • John & Heather McQueary, State College, PA.
    • The Original Waffle Shop (North) Atherton Street, State College, PA.
    • Plato's Closet, Walmart Plaza, State College, PA.
    • Bellefonte Wok, Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA.
    • Irving's Bagels, State College, PA.
    • Michael F. Desmond, State College, PA.
    • The Frame Factory & Gallery, Westerly Parkway, State College, PA.
    • In 2018 we received several donations on the Facebook platform. We did not receive the actual money for two years. As of January 31, 20123 we are still trying to obtain the names of the donors from Facebook. We look forward to giving these donors their acknowledgement as soon as possible!



    DONATIONS MADE
    IN MEMORY OF:

    burning candle
    • IISOH Board in memory of Capt. Josiah Henson, USN, retired
    • Mr. Joe M. Bohannon, Tulsa, OK., in memory of Captain Josiah Henson
    • Mr. Bradford Houk, White River Junction, Vermont, in memory of Russel Houk, head wrestling coach, Bloomsburg State College, 1957 - 1971
    • Mr. Jerry Wettstone, State College, PA., in memory of my father, Eugene (Gene) Wettstone, head gymnastics coach, Penn State, 1939 - 1976
    • Anonymous donor, USA, in memory of Kobe Bryant; b. Ardmore, Pennsylvania; NBA Basketball player, Los Angeles Lakers; Olympian 2008, 2012; 1978-2020

    DONATIONS MADE
    IN HONOR OF:


    honor wreath

    • Bonnie Folmar, State College, PA., in honor of Our Soldiers US flag

    • Kevin Abrams, Florida, USA
    • Jonathan Riggall, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Julius Neuber, Vienna, Austria
    (As we rebuild our records and the web sites, we may make mistakes. If we did not list your name and it belongs here...please contact us!)

    Donors of Books, Posters, Memorabilia <br>
or other Objects for the Library and/or Museum
    • Harvey Abrams, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Capt. Josiah Henson, USN, retired, Virginia, USA
    • Jonathan Riggall, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Julius Neuber, Vienna, Austria
    • Bradley Houk, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Dr. Richard Kleban, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Dieter Egermann, Vienna, Austria
    (As we rebuild our records and the web sites, we may make mistakes. If we did not list your name and it belongs here...please contact us!)

    A SPECIAL TRIBUTE
    IN HONOR OF
    THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
    Superbowl Champions - February 2018

    • Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles Football team and staff on a great season; best wishes for the SuperBowl LII. Harvey Abrams, State College, PA.
    • Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, Superbowl Champions, February 2018; Harvey Abrams & Family, State College, PA.

    The IISOH is a Pennsylvania non-profit educational, literary and research corporation under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and is organized to operate a Library and Museum for the History of Sport, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Sport in Art and the Olympic Games.
    Donations are tax deductible - Federal Tax ID# 41-2041155
    Links to other IISOH pages

    IISOH Front Page | Directory / Site Navigation
    OUR MISSION | ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION  |   BYLAWS  |   BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    CHARTER MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM & DONATIONS  |   Donor Acknowledgement - a public "Thank You"
    SPORTS PHILANTHROPY  |   HOW TO DONATE BOOKS & COLLECTIBLES
    ENDOWMENT PROGRAMS  |   SUBJECT LIST for ENDOWMENTS


    CONTACT the IISOH:
    Mr. Harvey Abrams, President
    International Institute for Sport History
    Library & Museum
    PO Box 732
    State College, PA, USA 16804

    email to:
    HAbrams@iisoh.org

    Board of Directors:
    Mr. Harvey Abrams, President
    Mr. Art Donahoe, Vice President
    Mr. Josh Henson, Esquire
    Ms. Paula Donahoe
    Capt. Josiah Henson, USN, retired (deceased April 4, 2012)


    It is our policy to solicit only one donation from every donor.
    We are grateful for your support once, we will never ask for your support again.
    Naturally, we will accept your repeated support if it is offered.
    We do ask that every donor encourage two friends to support us with a donation.

    NOTE:
    According to the rules of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) all donations over $250.00 require a written receipt from the IISOH in order for you to claim the tax deduction. We will happily send such a letter/receipt for your contribution. In case you have not received such a letter within 15 days of your donation, please contact the IISOH for our immediate attention. For more information concerning tax reporting please go to the IRS website:
    IRS Publication 1771; Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements

    IISOH Million Donor Campaign
    We are seeking one Million (1,000,000) donors
    in order to establish the Operating Fund Endowment
    with $25 million in a trust fund.
    Support us in our mission by telling all of your friends...
    one million donors, each giving just $25.00, ONCE in a LIETIME.
    DONATE ONLINE NOW

    CLICK HERE
    to go to our secure website page -
    we are using STRIPE for credit card processing


    Donations via checks or money orders may also be mailed
    to either of these two addresses:

    Mr. Harvey Abrams, President
    IISOH Library & Museum
    PO Box 732
    State College, PA., 16804


    (or - directly to the bank)

    IISOH Library & Museum account
    c/o Bank Manager
    First National Bank
    1667 N. Atherton St.
    State College, PA., 16803
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