Donor Stories

Remembering Peter Wagner

The Peter Wagner Memorial Endowment was established in 1981 by Sue Wagner, his wife and former longtime Nevada legislator and Lt. Governor, family, and friends. We thank Sue Wagner for establishing this endowment in Peter’s memory and their continued support.

DRI Foundation Trustee Honors Father by Establishing Farming & Environment Award

Stephanie Kruse, DRI Foundation Vice-Chair and Trustee, established the Harold J. Kruse Farming & Environment Award in 2022 to honor her father’s memory and recognize his farming business sense.

Funding Provides Safe Drinking Water to Communities and Jobs in Northern Ghana

The Lafrances two-year gift will ensure to safe water in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities with additional new wells.

Support DRI with a Tax-Deductible Contribution

Your tax deductible contribution and support ensures that DRI can continue creating innovative solutions and impactful science.

Maxey Fellowship Supports Graduate Student Water Resources Research

The George Burke Maxey Fellowship was established in 1988 by Elizabeth “Betty” West Stout to support research in water resources.

Innovation Research Program invests in early-stage research

Since its launch, IRP has provided nearly $650,000 in philanthropic funding to support early-stage innovative research at DRI.

Marianna Vaughan, A Legacy of Generosity

DRI scientists are able to research some of the most pressing environmental challenges thanks to the support of donors like Marianna Vaughan.

Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Supports DRI’s STEM Education Programs

Nevada’s K-12 teachers and students will continue to benefit from DRI’s STEM education, thanks to the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.

International Arid Lands Consortium Provides Research Funding

DRI Foundation received a donation from the International Arid Lands Consortium for graduate students working on arid land issues.

Las Vegas student celebrates Bar Mitzvah by raising funds for Nevada Robotics program

Caleb chose to give back to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. He wanted to raise money for the Nevada Robotics program.

The William N. Pennington Foundation Supports DRI’s Cloud Seeding Program

DRI is grateful for the ongoing generous support by the William N. Pennington Foundation for DRI’s cloud seeding projects in Northern Nevada for the 2021 and 2022 winters.