In celebration of Joan’s 44 years of service to the University of Maryland, the funds raised through your contributions will enable the University of Maryland to establish the Joan Patterson Fund for the Riggs Alumni Center. Gifts in support of this fund will support the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, to include operation, maintenance, debt service, capital improvements and other related expenses. If the fund reaches endowment level of $25,000 by December 31, 2016, the funds will be transferred to create an endowment fund.
Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Contributions to the University of Maryland are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please see your tax advisor for details.