Oglebay
Institute has influenced the lives of many people over the
years since its founding in 1930. Many of these people have
become generous supporters of the Institute's programs. The
Schrader Society honors those individuals and engages them
in the life of the Institute.
Oglebay Institute is committed to excellence in its four areas:
museums, performing arts, visual arts, and environmental education.
It consistently challenges to develop new approaches to
its disciplines, thereby making its programs accessible to
many audiences.
In order to provide long-term support for the organization,
the Board of Trustees has created the Schrader Society. It
is named in honor of Henry Stifel Schrader, and avid believer
in the organization, whose participation, leadership and philanthropy
were significant.
the benefits...
Each member receives a token gift from the Institute as an expression of the special relationship that exists between the person and the Institute. Members are invited to an annual event at which the organization’s progress and plans are reviewed with the membership.
qualifying for membership...
Membership in the Schrader Society is open to individuals who contribute personally, or through their family foundations, $25,000 or more to the Institute. Contributions may be to any of the Institute’s endowments. To receive more information about these or the possible creation of a special endowment tied to the donor’s special interest, contact the President’s Office at 304.242.4200.
Qualifying gifts may take several forms:
A bequest in a will or revocable trust
A one-time gift of money or securities, which may take the form of a pledge spread over several years
A charitable remainder or lead trust
A collection for other asset with a qualifying appraised value. We recommend that the gift be discussed in advanced for suitability
A gift of a residence with a retained lifetime interest
