Donor Stories

The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc. (UMBF), accepts private donations on behalf of the University of Maryland Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, and the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry. Below are two important stories from alumni donors whose contributions help UMB carry out its mission and vision for improving the human condition, locally and globally. Click through to watch their video testimonials on giving to UMB. 

Gordon and Holly Bell
Establishing the Gordon and Holly Bell Endowed Professorship at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry

In this video, Gordon M. Bell, DDS, an alumnus of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Holly G. Bell, his spouse, share their story and why they became legacy gift donors to the school. The Bells continue to add to the fund through their Charitable Remainder Trust, or CRT. They

David Brainerd
Making a Planned Gift Through a Charitable Gift Annuity: The David and Alice Brainerd Scholarship Endowment

In this video, David Brainerd, MSW, an alumnus of the University of Maryland School of Social Work tells his story and why he and Alice Brainerd, his spouse, became legacy gift donors through their Charitable Gift Annuity, or CGA, and funded a scholarship at the school. The couple’s core belief in t

Establishing the Kitty and Chuck Tatelbaum Scholarship at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Establishing the Kitty and Chuck Tatelbaum Scholarship at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

In this video, legacy gift donor Charles Tatelbaum, an attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., introduces himself as an alumnus of the University of Maryland’s Francis King Carey School of Law. He also graduated from clown university — and always carries a clown nose with him to spread some cheer.

Making a Planned Gift Through Retirement Funds: The Elizabeth O’Connell Scholarship Endowment
Making a Planned Gift Through Retirement Funds: The Elizabeth O’Connell Scholarship Endowment

Legacy gift donor Beth O’Connell, MS '74, BSN '73, recounts her time at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, and how warmly she was received and encouraged to apply. Today, O'Connell continues to give to the nursing profession as a docent at the School of Nursing's Living History Museum.

In the News

Trailblazing Retired Faculty Member Passes AwayTrailblazing Retired Faculty Member Passes Away

Sue-ning Chu Barry, PhD, was one of the first two women to reach the rank of full professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD). After retiring in 1990, Dr. Barry donated her house in Timonium, Md., to support research in UMSOD’s Department of Neural and Pain Sciences. She was 87.