CBBS Endowment Fund

Gifts to the CBBS endowment fund make a lasting contribution to the projects of the center. The principal of the gift is never spent, and 10 percent of the interest earned each month is returned to the principal.

The remainder of the interest income is used to help with projects and operations of the center. The endowment is managed by Sul Ross State University in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, and applicable state laws.

The degree to which the activities of the center will progress and fulfill its mission is directly commensurate to the resources that are available, and income from the endowment is essential. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated.

Gift Categories

Gifts are categorized as follows:

• Friends $10 to $99
• Patrons $100 to $999
• Benefactors $1,000 and up

Endowment News

Mrs. Erma Nelson has established an endowment for the Center for Big Bend Studies in the memory of her late husband, Clyde Nelson. Mr. Nelson had a keen interest in the archeology and history of the Big Bend area. Contributions to the Clyde Nelson Memorial Endowment can be sent to the President's Office at Sul Ross State University, Box C-114, Alpine, TX 79832 or to the Center for Big Bend Studies, Box C-71, Alpine, TX 79832.

The following persons have recently made contributions to the Center for Big Bend Studies: