Donors Making a Difference
The Huntington recognizes the contribution of every one of its donors. Here they share their special stories of how The Huntington touches their lives and inspires them to support the institution.
Longtime member Todd Rugee recounts how his childhood visits to The Huntington with his “Grammy” fostered a lifelong love of the institution and even set him on his career path.
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Local philanthropists and Huntington neighbors Terri and Jerry Kohl provide a generous gift of $2 million for the Rose Garden Tea Room renovation project.
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Accommodations for nursing mothers and caregivers made possible by generous funding from Ricki and Joel Robinson, members of the Society of Fellows.
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A new rose hybrid was given its name by donor Toshie Mosher, who purchased the naming rights through a generous donation to The Huntington's "Sharing the Love" fundraising campaign. Read
Longtime members Stan Shayer and Jeffrey Romano discuss their love of the institution’s awe-inspiring collections, programs, and gardens, and how their values align with the institution’s mission.
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Longtime member Tony Cookson tells of his unforgettable Huntington memories and what inspires him to donate.
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Claire and Brian Goldsmith share what they find special about The Huntington after they joined in 2021 as Patron Members.
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Sisters Shirley and Juanda Scoggins have been Supporting Members since 2017 and share what they find special about The Huntington.
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Sarah and PJ Joshi have been Supporting Members since 2009 and share what they find special about The Huntington.
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On July 1, 2021 three members of the Board of Governors transitioned to Emeritus status.
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On May 20, 2021, Successor donors had an opportunity to view the newly updated Successors Donor Wall and stroll the gardens after hours.
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Sherm and Marge Telleen honors Jim Folsom’s years of service and many accomplishments by providing a generous gift.
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Alma and Mark Banuelos discuss their love of the institution's awe-inspiring collections, programs, and gardens and how The Huntington’s mission aligns with their values.
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More than two decades ago, Mark Chen was introduced to Jim Folsom, the Marge and Sherm Telleen/Marion and Earle Jorgensen Director of the Botanical Gardens. Since that meeting, a friendship has bloomed—and a garden has been built.
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This spring, The Huntington acquired the papers of Gilbert, Florence, and Leslee See Leong, members of two of the earliest and most prominent Chinese American families in Los Angeles: the Leong and See families.
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For Barbara Motin, it was a guest pass that opened her eyes and heart to The Huntington.
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Frank and Toshie Mosher create an endowment to enhance cultural programming in the Japanese Garden
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The Huntington formally dedicated the Frances Lasker Brody Botanical Center in October 2009.
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In December 2013, The Huntington acquired an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts by Evelyn Waugh (1903–1966).
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Erika and Ken Riley share a special interest in medieval history.
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Sisters Sonia and Monica Narang both travel the world for their careers, but they consider The Huntington their "home away from home."
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A $2 million gift from June and Simon Li of Pasadena will make possible the Star Gazing Tower, a new pavilion perched atop a ridge along the southwest side of the garden.
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Joy and Matthew Lin, longtime residents of San Marino, provided a gift of $3 million for the Flowery Brush Studio, a complex of two buildings for the display of Chinese art.
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