Brotherhood at Murray State University’s Zeta Lambda Chapter has always meant standing shoulder-to-shoulder and lifting one another up. Today, that commitment is creating direct, tangible support in the lives of our collegiate undergraduate brothers. This support comes through the ATO Scholarship Endowment.
As college tuition and academic expenses continue to climb, this permanent endowment ensures that leadership, high academic standards, and fraternity life remain accessible to young men of character. It does so without placing an overwhelming financial burden on their families.
July 2026 Endowment Financial Snapshot
Our long-term commitment to building a permanent, self-sustaining financial base for Zeta Lambda undergraduates continues to show steady growth:
- Endowment at Market Value: $226,674.53
- Endowment at Book Value: $159,147.92
- Reserve Funds at Market Value: $13,887.20
- Reserve Funds at Book Value: $9,583.58
- Direct Spendable Support (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027): $7,577.33
Immediate Direct Impact: The full $7,577.33 in spendable funds is being applied directly to active student accounts across the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. Because these funds go straight toward tuition and fees, every dollar awarded immediately relieves an undergraduate brother’s educational debt load.
Honoring Our Benefactors: Thank You for Leading the Way
This endowment exists solely because our brothers, families, and friends stepped up to invest in the chapter’s future. We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our benefactors across every giving level:
- $20-Grander Club ($20,000+): (Open tier awaiting our inaugural benefactors)
- Platinum ($10,000–$19,999): Charles Baize*, Bill Beasley, Steve Powless, Gene & Taffin Ray, Rudolph’s Inc., Alan Stout, Dwain Taylor, Tony Page, David Dill, Kevin Uhls***
- Gold ($5,000–$9,999): Michael Adkins, Michael Risley, Steve Story, Jeff Taylor
- Silver ($1,000–$4,999): Loman Brown, Pat Brown, Michael Churton, David Franklin, Patrick Gossum, Stanley Guess, Donnie Holland, Scott James, David Long, Todd Logsdon, Brent Mayabb, Timothy Morrow, Brian Pack, Tony Page, Marc Peebles***, Billy Joe Rayburn, Kirby Rhines, David Ries, Joseph Richey, Thomas Spelman, Keith Stout, Billy Wagoner, Tau Properties, Anonymous
- Bronze (Up to $1,000): Carmen Barr+, Matthys Bax, Robert Bergeson, Keith Birmingham, David Blivin, David Bruce, Craig Butler, Andrew Carden, James Clinkenbeard, Raymond Daley, Wendall Davenport, Danny Davis, Robert Dunn, Vic Dunn, Stephen Farmer, Linda Gossett+, BJ Hodge, Taylor Hoover, Dave Hornback, Randy Hutchinson, Michael Jasper, David Jernigan, Trevor Johnson***, Sidney Law, James Lukeman, Carl Marquess, Kolbe Mattingly, Lewis Mathis, David O’Daniel, Gordan Perry, Danny Pittman, Potts & Company, John Rudd, George Sandman, Robert Sanford, John & Vicki Sharber, John Stanley, Larry Stewart, Joseph Swift, Tracy Thacker, Michael Thalman, Kathryn Voiers+, Joe & Beth Ward, Rick Wilson, James Yost, Your Cause, LLC+
* Documented Planned Gift to MSU Foundation | Giving Through IRA with a Qualified Charitable Distribution | *** Monthly Recurring Donor | + Non-ATO Member | Italicized name = Chapter Eternal Member
Why Your Contribution Matters More Than Ever
- Direct Relief from College Costs: Academic success requires dedicated time and energy. By offsetting semester tuition, these scholarships allow brothers to focus on their coursework and chapter leadership. In addition, they can prioritize career preparation rather than taking on extra part-time shifts or excessive student loan balances.
- Attracting and Retaining Top Leaders: Zeta Lambda competes with every top student organization across Murray State for high-caliber recruits. Furthermore, a thriving, well-funded scholarship program demonstrates to prospective members and their families that ATO is deeply invested in academic excellence and lifetime brotherhood.
- Enduring, Perpetual Growth: Gifts to an endowment do not vanish once awarded. Instead, the principal is permanently invested with the Murray State University Foundation. As a result, it generates dependable returns year after year to fund future scholarships in perpetuity.
How You Can Support Zeta Lambda Today
Every donation—whether an ongoing monthly contribution, an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, a corporate match, or a planned estate gift—directly impacts an active brother.
- Learn more about the endowment: Visit our ATO Scholarship Endowment Page.
- Make a secure gift online: Donate directly via the Murray State University Foundation / ATO portal at msuato.com/donate-now.
- Join as a recurring monthly donor: A consistent recurring pledge of $25, $50, or $100 per month quietly builds a formidable foundation for our undergraduate awards.
Thank you to every brother and friend who continues to believe in the mission of Zeta Lambda and the potential of our collegiate men.