MISSION:
The UCA Foundation Inc., a private corporation nonprofit, exists to support the University of Central Arkansas and its mission. In partnership with UCA Advancement, UCA’s fundraising arm, the foundation provides a lifetime of impact for students through private scholarships, program and faculty support and unique learning opportunities.
FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:
- President’s Society Event – exclusive party for UCA donors who give $1,000 or more in a calendar year, February 2025
- UCA Day of Giving – 24 hours of incredible impact on UCA, March 2025
- Laurels and Stripes – UCA’s annual recognition gala and scholarship fundraiser, April 2025
- Doyne Legacy Society Lunch – Recognition lunch with UCA President exclusively for UCA planned giving donors, May 2025
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Establish a scholarship endowment with a gift of $25,000 and impact current and future students for generations.
- Plan now and impact forever. Designate a legacy gift through the UCA Foundation as part of the estate planning process.
- Double your impact with a corporate match from one of more than 7,500 companies with matching gift programs.
- Make a gift directly from an IRA – free of federal income tax for those 70 ½ and older.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Corporations, Foundations, Organizations: 69%
- Individuals: 31%
Center for Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy
Buffalo Alumni Hall
2490 Bruce St.
Conway, AR 72035
501.450.3127 | uca.edu | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 1981
Employees: 33
Service area: Arkansas and surrounding area
Leadership
Vice President for University Advancement, President of UCA Foundation: Dr. Mary Bane Lackie
Board of Directors
Bret Carroll, Chair
Lindsay Henderson, Vice Chair
Drew May, Treasurer
Susan Richards, Secretary
Brad Hegeman, Past Chair
Dr. Houston D. Davis, UCA President
Dr. Terry Fiddler, Ex Officio
Jack Bell, Ex Officio
Elizabeth Blankenship
Tiffany Childers
Dr. Renee’ Crater
Drew Gainor
Shannon Hendrix
Chris Hervey
Ann Kinder
Kenny Kinley
Dr. Tony Manning
Daphne McBeth
Lori Melton
Melissa Metheny
Bradley Mullins
Michael Murry
Dexter Pearson
Lori Ross
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