News Category: Donor Impact
An Eclectic Journey of Service and Generosity
From farm boy to Navy man, then engineering educator to Forever Generous donor Lyle Feisel was born in Tama, Iowa, USA, in the 1930s. Much as it is now, Tama…
Lighting the Way: A Donor Inspired to Build Technology Designed to Help People Flourish
When Mei Lin Fung left Singapore for Australia in 1974 and then moved from Australia to the U.S. in 1982, she carried with her the lessons of a nation transformed.…
A Legacy of Support Securing the Future of Historical Preservation
IEEE Robert and Alice Dent Historical Fund Robert Dent’s lifelong involvement with IEEE began when he joined the IEEE in 1965 while he was a senior at Stevens Institute of…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impact on You
A new tax law, in the United States, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is bringing some changes that may impact how you plan your charitable contributions starting in…
Your IRA Can Power Innovation and Save You Taxes!
Did you know there’s a way to support the IEEE Foundation and enjoy meaningful tax benefits even if you don’t itemize your deductions? If you’re age 70½ or older, a…
Honoring a Legacy of Giving: A Profile of Walt Downing
For Walt Downing, a passion for engineering was sparked during the electrifying era of the 1960s space race. Witnessing humanity’s quest to reach beyond Earth’s bounds inspired him to pursue…
Giving Back is the Key to Opening Doors
Muhammad and Fatema Rashid Establish Support for PELS Students Muhammad H. Rashid, PhD, is an IEEE Life Fellow, a long-time member, and an active member of IEEE’s Power Electronics Society…
IEEE Foundation Directors Witness STEM Excitement at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, IL, USA
By Lorena Garcia, IEEE Foundation Director I recently had the pleasure, along with three other IEEE Foundation Directors and Foundation staff, of visiting the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago,…
Forever Generous Donor, John Zulaski, Extends His Support of STEM Education Beyond His Lifetime
John Zulaski has been a member of IEEE for more than five decades, but his passion for learning and tinkering goes back even further. His inquisitive nature pre-dates his time…
Bruno Meyer, Recognized with the 2025 IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award for Leadership in Climate Change Initiatives, Chooses to Give Back
Bruno Meyer, an IEEE Fellow, was recently awarded the 2025 IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award for his exemplary leadership of IEEE Technical Activities and structuring IEEE to make contributions in…