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The
following are the Society's named endowed funds. The ASP continues
to accept gifts designed for all of endowed funds. For additional
information, please contact the ASP development office at development
{at} astrosociety.org. Make
a gift.
The
following funds support the ongoing operational expenses of the
Society:
Thomas
Lincoln Casey Endowment
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Endowment
The
following funds support specific ASP activities:
Alexander
F. Morrison Fund
Established
in 1939 in honor of Alexander F. Morrison (1856 1921), noted
San Francisco attorney. He and his wife were life members of the
Society who gave generously to Lick Observatory, and their endowment
also funded a planetarium at the California Academy of Science.
The Morrison Fund is used to support the lectures at the ASP Annual
Meeting.
Award
Fund
Support
the annual ASP awards program.
Bart
J. Bok Memorial Fund
Established
in 1983 in memory of Bart J. Bok (1906 1983), outstanding
researcher and tireless worker for the ASP. Bok was Director at
several major observatories and made important research contributions
to our understanding of the Milky Way and of star formation. He
was the 1977 Bruce Medalist. His extensive work in popularizing
astronomy was recognized with the Society's 1982 Klumpke-Roberts
Award. Income from the fund supports the Society's educational programs.
Centennial
Fund
Supports
the ASP in implementing its mission.
Charles
H. Adams Fund
Established
in 1994 in honor of Charles Adams (1868 1951), the father
of Ansel Adams. "Carlie" was the ASP Secretary/Treasurer from 1925
until 1950. His enthusiastic support of astronomy and the ASP brought
in many new members and he personally mentored many students. Income
from the fund is used for the development and distribution of astronomy
education resource materials for teachers.
Eric
and Maria Muhlmann Fund
Established
in 1983 by long-time astronomy enthusiasts Eric and Maria Muhlmann
for outstanding research done at Mauna Kea Observatory. Upon the
deaths of Eric and Maria Muhlmann the fund was converted by the
ASP Board to endow an annual award recognizing important contributions
in the development of astronomical instrumentation, software, or
supporting infrastructure.
Klumpke-Roberts
Fund
Established
in 1974 in honor of Dorothea Klumpke-Roberts (1861 1942)
and her husband, Isaac Roberts, both noted astronomers in the early
part of the twentieth century who specialized in photography and
mapping the sky (Carte du Ciel). Income from the fund is used to
finance the Klumpke-Roberts Award, which recognizes outstanding
contributions to education or popularization in astronomy.
Michael
Bennett Education Fund
In
recognition of Mike Bennett's years of dedicated service and leadership
to the ASP and the astronomical community, the ASP established The
Michael Bennett Education Fund in 2006. The proceeds from this fund
will support education and public outreach efforts for the Society
and further advance its mission.
Thomas
Brennan Fund
Established
in 1993 by Terry and Cindy Brennan in honor of Thomas Brennan, lifetime
educator. The income from the fund subsidizes the Brennan Award,
which annually recognizes excellence in teaching astronomy at the
high school level.
Trelawney-Benfield
Fund
Supports
scientific and related purposes.
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