PGSF is fortunate to have many generous organizations and individuals who support our efforts to fund students, educators and encourage the future workforce in Graphic Communications. These come in the form of donations, gifts and grants, continued funding of existing endowments and the creation of new endowments!
Meet our Annual Donors
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Legacy Society Donors
Annual gift of $10,000 or more
- GLGA
- John Berthelsen
- eProductivity Software
- PrintAmerica Group
- Bruce Tietz
- Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia
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Print Heritage Donors
Annual gift of $5,000 or more
- Alcom
- Heidelberg USA
- Nova Press
- O’Dell Family Foundation
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Franklin Club Donors
Annual gift of $1,000 or more
- American Cylinder
- AP Tech
- Ardius Group
- Best Press, Inc.
- Cohber Press
- Corporate Communications
- DCG One
- Dunlap Trust
- Fres-Co
- Garlich Printing
- Gimbel & Associates
- Graphic Visual Solutions
- Gravure Association
- Heeter
- Gerry Nathe
- Harry Dunlap Trust
- Harvey Levenson
- IGAEA
- Interprint – Todd Luman
- James Rosenthal
- Jules VanSant
- Kip Smythe
- Lindenmeyr Paper
- National Geographic
- PIA of Connecticut
- Publication Printers
- Ray Hartman
- Standard Group
- Suttle-Straus
- The Dot
- thinkPatented
- Trabon
- Niels Winther
- Xerox
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Century Club Donors
Annual gift of $100 or more
- Darren Bradley
- Steven Enstad
- Karen Blanzy
- Ted Straus
- Mary Lawrence
- Matthew Vertrees
- Spreadshirt, Inc
- Ehud Arieli
- Robert Whitton
- Richard Schildgen
- Jerald DuVal
- Hermon Maynard Jr
- Phil Salvo
- McKenzie Munson
- Jerry Waite
- Dome Printing
- Mark Hahn
- Intellective Solutions
- Pat Klarecki
- Thayer Long
- Bill Michael
- New Direction Partners
- Susan Nofi
- Amela O’Gorman
- Ron Rose
- George Ryan
- Joe Schember
- Richard Schildgen
- Susquehanna Litho Club
- Ted Straus
- Walter Vail
- Jules Van Sant
- Jeff White
- Robert Whitton
- Doug Yeager
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Awesome Alumni
Annual gift of $50 or more from former recipients
- Jessica Curran
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Gift in Kind
- EFI
- Mohawk Paper
- Suttle-Straus
- Think Patented
- Wynn Hotel
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Learn more about PGSF endowments:
CLICK HERE to access the PGSF Endowment history book PDF.
CLICK HERE to see our Current Endowments
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Testimonials
“The magnitude of your support over the past four years is staggering and I am deeply and truly grateful. Without your support none of it would have been possible. You have given me the gift of knowledge, and a chance to make my own place in the world. I have come away with so many new skills and ambitions, and it is because of your generous patronage that I am equipped with the tools I need to succeed in life. I thank you again for your generosity and for providing me with this great opportunity to follow my dreams. It means the world to me.”
– Anneliese McClain, Georgia Southern University
“For one last letter I would like to express my gratitude to you for supporting me over the past four years of my college career. It has provided me with an indescribable amount of encouragement as well as motivation to continue on succeeding. With your help, it allowed for me to leave college debt free, which is an incredible feat that not many graduates can say.”
– Patrice Resch, California University of Pennsylvania
“I cannot tell you how appreciative I am of the constant support and encouragement you have given me over the last few years,” said John Ensink, Ferris State University. “You and the PGSF have been such a wonderful organization to have on my side. I do not think I could have done it without you. I am forever thankful.”
– John Ensink, Ferris State University
“I deeply thank you for providing me with the resources necessary to further my education and complete my degree,” I firmly believe that it is kind, generous people like you that make the world a better place—helping individuals to grow and prosper.”
– Ciara Hautau, Clemson University
“Your financial support throughout the years has been truly appreciated. I am grateful to know there are people who are supporting me in my education and are helping me to succeed. None of this would be possible without you continued financial support. I’m looking forward to using the skills I have learned in the real graphic communication industry. Thank you so much again for your invaluable generosity.”
– Chantel Camping, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
“Thank you for all your support over the past four years! Without these scholarships, my schooling would not have been possible! I appreciate all you have done to sponsor my degree at Ferris State University. I’ve been able to find employment a few days after graduation.”
– Ariel Star
“In my time in college, I have seen many different side of the world of print and graphics, from both business and design perspective. I have grown so much. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of all of you and the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Thank you again for your generosity.”
– Dana Richman, Arizona State University
“All because of you, I am the first in my immediate family to acquire a bachelor degree. You have lightened my financial burden. I feel very blessed and proud to recognize that there are people out there that are unselfishly giving to help students achieve their dreams. Thank you.”
– Rebecca A. Ivins, Western Michigan University
“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you. It has been of immense help to me and I continue to be very honored and genuinely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of what PGSF does to encourage students in their print and design educations.”
– Tracey Wilkins, Lewis and Clark State College.
“Receiving the scholarship motivated me to maintain my GPA and complete my degree. Thank you for your confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals. I look forward to being able to give back once I begin my career in printing.”
– Angel Allen, Western Michigan University
“I am writing to thank you so much for again supporting my education via the Century Club scholarship. Your aid for the past four years has been phenomenal and I can’t state enough how much my family and I appreciate all the opportunities you have given me.”
– Tyler Fleider, Georgia Southern University
“I want to thank you so much for the financial support this scholarship gives me. I am honored to receive this support toward my education and pleased know that I don’t take it for granted. From high school to the present I have so much enjoyed learning about and work in the printing industry, and I look forward to making it my life career! With greatest appreciation, thank you!”
– Phillip Jamison, University of Wisconsin–Stout
“The PGSF has made such and incredible difference in my college experience and I am so grateful for the generosity and consideration that made this scholarship possible for the majority of my graphics career at Clemson. Thank you all so much, and you Miss Bernie specifically for the impact you have made on my life. If there is ever something PGSF needs that I can help with in the future just give me a call!”
– Steven M. Cox, Clemson University
“I really appreciate and value the opportunities that the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation has given me. I believe the power of education is a responsibility, a call to act and be a good example of leadership. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for your generosity. Thank you.”
– Abel Marques, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
“The support from PGSF over the years has been crucial to my success as a student, which I look forward to continuing as a young professional in the industry.”
– Nicholas Gawreluk, Rochester Institute of Technology
As I end my education and start in the industry I will always remember, and be grateful for, what you have done for me. I look forward to making it my life career! With greatest appreciation, thank you!”
– Phillip Jamison, University of Wisconsin-Stout
“I am writing to convey m deep gratitude in regards to the scholarship awarded to me. Your organization’s generosity allowed me to study without the fiscal burden that afflicts so may students.”
– Taylor Sanders, Columbia University
“Without you help I would not have been able to earn my bachelors degree in printing management. Thank you for supporting me and having faith in my education and future.”
– Megan Thomas, West VA University Institute of Technology
“I am truly thankful for becoming a recipient for the PGSF Scholarship. I hope to set an example for other printing and graphic majors and alumni in the industry.”
– Melissa DiVietri, Ferris State University
“I am extremely thankful to you organization for selecting me to receive the Employing Printers Education Trust scholarship. Your generous gift is amazing. With this financial scholarship I will worry less about financing my education.”
– Gregory DeGross, Western Michigan University
“I have been the proud recipient of the PGSF scholarship for years. My college career has been possible through your generosity, kindness and leadership. I am proud and also humble to be the first member of my family who graduates from college. Thank you.”
– Hugues Norelus, Central Maine Community College
“After receiving the PGSF scholarship, I reflect and realize how much your organization has meant to me. With your support I have been able to accomplish so much. I was honored by winning a silver medal at the Savannah Addy Awards for a logo I did for a fictional company, Elepholk. I was also featured in a yearly Georgia Southern Juried Exhibition for a Photography project I did in class. The biggest news is that I got accepted to an internship in New Delhi, India. I will be working for Lopez Designs. Thank you so much for your support, I appreciate you more than I can put into words.”
– William Veal, Georgia Southern University
“I am honored to be one of the recipients of the PGSF Scholarship. Thanks to your generous support I am the first in my family to attend college. And my lifelong dream of attending Engineering school is moving forward. Since being named one of the recipients of the PGSF Scholarship, my dream is becoming a reality at Western Michigan University. My educational pursuits would not be possible without support from scholarship sponsors like your organization. Thank you for enabling this opportunity!”