The Lander Foundation

Since its birth in 1948, The Lander Foundation has played a major role in the life of Lander University. For 25 years, The Foundation was the policy-making board of the University. When Lander moved from private to state support in 1973, The Lander Foundation was reorganized into an independent, nonprofit organization operating solely to support Lander and respond to special needs and requests of the University.

Mission: The mission of The Lander Foundation is to support Lander University by promoting growth and stewardship of resources entrusted to us which fulfill our covenants with donors.

Vision: The vision of The Lander Foundation will be long-term, stable and significant provider of resources in supporting Lander University’s goals.

Purpose of The Foundation

Incorporated as a non-profit, 501c(3) organization under the laws of South Carolina, The Lander Foundation receives, manages, and invests gifts for the welfare of the University. The Foundation concentrates its work in two major areas:

Scholarships
Faculty/Staff Development and Research

The Foundation also responds to special needs and requests of the University.

Financials

2024
2023
2022

Committees

>> Bylaws of The Lander Foundation

>> Code of Ethics

>> Covenant with Board of Directors

The Executive Committee meets quarterly to conduct the business of The Foundation. This committee has all of the powers of the board except the power to do anything that is inconsistent with board policy or with actions taken by the board. Any member of the Executive Committee who is also a paid employee of Lander University serves as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee. Members of this committee include the four officers of The Lander Foundation (chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer), the Executive Director of the Foundation, the president of Lander University, and the chairs of each committee.

Chair: Steve Bolton ’69
Vice Chair: Chris Cabri ’93 Vice Chair
Treasurer: Joe Greenthal*
Secretary: Emmett Murray ’80
Recording Secretary: Gracen Price*
Executive Director: Taylor Cook*
Member of Executive Committee by virtue of office as President of Lander University: Richard Cosentino*
Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee:
Chair of Investment Committee: Chris Cabri
Chair of Governance Committee: Steve Bolton

*Non-voting Board Members

Giving

Opportunities abound for benefactors to leave a legacy of caring and commitment to the students who will expand and enrich the empires of their minds. Find out how you can support the future of Lander University through The Lander Foundation.

Learn About Giving

Foundation Scholarships

The Lander Foundation has a wide range of scholarship opportunities available for students, with award criteria based on a variety of factors, including academic merit, leadership, field of study, place of residence, extracurricular interests, and financial need.

FULL LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Endowment 101

Donor stewardship is of the highest priority to Lander University and The Lander Foundation. We welcome your questions and strive to provide you, the donor, with relevant and current information regarding the impact of your endowment.

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Board Members

Officers