The Literacy Legacy Society of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is so important, as it supports the long-term sustainability of our research backed programs and services and propels our mission of transforming lives and communities through literacy.

THE POWER OF A LITERACY LEGACY SOCIETY GIFT

As a member of the Literacy Legacy Society, you can make a demonstrable impact through your investment in our mission.

Designate the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate plans. A designation of any size qualifies you for membership in the Literacy Legacy Society because every gift has a lasting impact.

Commit a minimum of $100,000. The contribution must be dispersed within a 5-year period and can be in the form of cash or stock. Event sponsorships, pro bono services, and in-kind gifts are excluded.

For more information about membership, assistance in making a planned gift to benefit the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, or questions on named endowments, please call the Foundation Office at 346.212.2310 or email Development@BushHoustonLiteracy.org.

Literacy Legacy Society Co-Chairs

Neil and Maria Bush

Sig and Patricia Cornelius

Deborah and Monte Stavis

The infinity symbol represents the creation of a timeless legacy that will inspire and impact future generations.

Founding Members

Nancy Ames & Danny Ward

Jennifer Barron

Ginger Blanton

Jean Becker

Susan K. Bruch & The Joan and Marvin Kaplan Family Foundation

Michelle Buchanan

Alicia Calhoun

Martha & Mark Carnes

Sue & Chris Conway

Patricia & Sig Cornelius

Patricia DeScioli 

Andrew Delaney Foundation

Julie Dill

Deborah Dunkum

Sidney Faust

Julie & Ron Finck

Gail & Greg Garland

Amy Cope-Gibbs & Jon Gibbs

Mehrnaz Gill

Patricia Gillies

Rhonda & Mike Graff

Kathy & Marty Goossen

Karen Gutierrez

Megan Henson

Rebecca Hoffman

Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman

Betty & John Hrncir

Lawerence Hutchinson

Lisa & Mark Jakel

Patricia & David Jones

Jeanne Kendrigan

Ann & Mark Kluppel

Patricia Kroll

Laurie & Mark Lashier

Raquel Lewis

Keith & Julie Little

Cora Sue Mach

Amy & Allan Marshall

Clemmie & McLean Martin

Rebecca Marcucci

Anne & Mike McClellan

Amy & Kyle McCully

Karen McQueary

Sandra & Dennis Payne

Priscilla & Lee Picasso

Gloria Portela

Beverly & Jim Postl

Cindy Puryear & Jim Covel

Caitlin Rance

Eric Romero

Susana Howard Rosas

Sandra Shenkir

Trina Silva 

Rhonda Smith

Leah E. Stasney

Juliet Stipeche & Wesley Nagorny III

Deborah & Monte Stavis

Joyce Terk

Catherine & Sean Tobin

Jon VanSteenis

Victoria Villarreal

Pam & Jim Wells

Melinda Yee

When we increase literacy rates,

we empower individuals and families to thrive for generations.

When we increase literacy rates,

we assure a healthier and more vibrant place to live, work, raise a family, and call ‘home.’

When we increase literacy rates,

we foster equality.

When we increase literacy rates,

we boost our economy and global competitiveness.

When we increase literacy rates,

we transform our society.

Contact us

Development@BushHoustonLiteracy.org | 346.212.2310