The 1913 Legacy Society honors donors who have designated Humboldt in their estate plans and whose spirit of generosity will support future generations of students. These donors continue the legacy of charitable support that helped create Cal Poly Humboldt in 1913.
"I decided to leave my planned gift to the Schatz Energy Research Center because those students are empowered to research and develop clean energy technologies for our planet. It’s incumbent on all of us to leave the world a better place. It’s important that I do what I can to encourage students and the growth of knowledge."
-Lance Hardie
“Knowing that many people have forged engineering and science to benefit society is an inspiration for us to pay it forward through our Charitable Gift Annuity. We hope our gift will do something positive for the environment.”
-Tom Warnock ('85 Environmental Resources Engineering)
Pictured with his wife Renee Warnock
“I made a bequest pledge because Humboldt gave me such a strong foundation for my life and career. I think it’s important to give back so students have a strong foundation to build on in the future. If you really value something, you have to invest in it. We owe it to following generations to make the world a better place, and it’s not that hard to make a real tangible impact."
-Laura Fisher ('84 Geology)
Pictured with her husband Dave Fisher ('83 Biology)
More than 100 years ago, generous donors from the local community came together to help create the Humboldt State Normal School. William Preston pledged a 12-acre site. Other community members promised more than $12,000, found temporary start-up space, and identified local residences to house students.
That charitable support from the community, alumni, and others continued throughout the years.
Today, Cal Poly Humboldt recognizes that legacy and honors a group of our most important donors through the 1913 Legacy Society. Members of the Society are all donors who have designated Humboldt in their will, trust or other planned gifts, including life income gifts. Like Humboldt's original benefactors, members of the 1913 Legacy Society have made a vital commitment to the future of this institution. They have also set an inspiring example for others.
Of course, the most important benefit for members of the 1913 Legacy Society is the satisfaction of making a positive difference for the many students whose lives will be forever changed at Cal Poly Humboldt.
