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.

Why Make Literacy Your Legacy

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.

Give A Planned Gift

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.

Give An Impact Gift

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 Susana Rosas at 346.212.2310 or email Susana.Rosas@BushHoustonLiteracy.org.

Contact Us

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 and Danny Ward

Jennifer Barron

Jean Becker

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

Michelle Buchanan

Martha and Mark Carnes

Sue and Chris Conway

Patricia and Sig Cornelius

Andrew Delaney Foundation

Julie Dill

Deborah Dunkum

Sidney Faust

Julie and Ron Finck

Gail and Greg Garland

Amy Cope-Gibbs and Jon Gibbs

Mehrnaz Gill

Patricia Gillies

Rhonda and Mike Graff

Kathy and Marty Goossen

Betty and John Hrncir

Lawerence Hutchinson

Lisa and Mark Jakel

Patricia and David Jones

Jeanne Kendrigan*

Ann and Mark Kluppel

Patricia Kroll

Mark & Laurie Lashier

Raquel Lewis

Cora Sue Mach

Anne and Mike McClellan

Sandra and Dennis Payne

Priscilla and Lee Picasso

Beverly and Jim Postl

Susana Rosas

Sandra Shenkir

Trina Silva 

Rhonda Smith

Leah E. Stasney

Juliet Stipeche and Wesley Nagorny III

Deborah and Monte Stavis

Joyce Terk

Catherine and Sean Tobin

Jon VanSteenis

Melinda Yee

Victoria Villarreal

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

Susana Rosas, MBA, VP Impact and Planned Giving Susana.Rosas@BushHoustonLiteracy.org | 346.212.2310