TAF
Dick Bundy, AIA 2012 TAF President
Texas Architectural Foundation 2012 TAF Board of Directors
May 2012 marked the 60th anniversary of the Texas Architectural Foundation (TAF), which was established in 1952 to “make possible the dream of an architectural education to deserv-
Dick Bundy, President; Bryce Weigand,
ing students and to enhance the quality of the academic experience at Texas’ accredited
FAIA, Vice President; Tommy N. Cowan,
schools of architecture.” At that time, only five accredited schools of architecture existed.
FAIA, Treasurer; Chris Hudson, Secretary;
Today, there are eight universities in the state providing the education critical to the profes-
James Perry, Executive Vice President;
sion through excellent architecture programs.
Debra Dockery; Don Gatzke; Kurt Hull; Sharon LeMond; David Messersmith,
In 1953, the first scholarships were issued to four architecture students, and from 1953
FAIA; John Nyfeler, FAIA; Craig Reynolds,
through 2012, TAF has granted 2,042 scholarships totaling $2,093,869. Through the continu-
FAIA; Lawrence Speck, FAIA; Frederick
ing generosity of donors from across the state, in 2012 TAF issued 59 scholarships and grants
Steiner, Assoc. AIA; David Watkins, FAIA
totaling $71,750. Funding is provided through endowments and designated funds established by individuals, firms, nonprofit organizations and AIA chapters in Texas, and through our annual fundraiser, the Texas BIKEiTECTs Tour des Monuments Ride. This year’s ride was held on October 21, and we appreciate all the riders and sponsors who helped make the event a success. Communication with donors was a key focus of the TAF board in 2012, as was strategic planning for growing the endowment to make even more scholarships available for students. TAF’s total funds for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 were $1,585,999, and for FY 2012, total contributions received were $39,497. TAF is able to realize its goals through the generous support of individuals, firms and organizations that recognize the importance of investing in both students and the community for the benefit of future generations. Thank you for your support!
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