A Society of Donors Supporting Student Scholarships
Let Us Commemorate Your Giving
The MBI Educational Foundation created the 1983 Society as a unique way to recognize individuals and companies whose participation continues to impact the next generation of modular building professionals and workers. Donors that give $1000 or more annually qualify to be a part of the 1983 Society. These gifts are used to expand opportunities, increase awareness, and foster growth in the commercial modular construction industry by providing scholarships for college and high school students.
Well-known in the commercial modular building industry, several donors currently make up the highest level of giving, including Barry Gossett, Bill Duffield, Mike & Kathy Wilmot, Mike & Lori Rhodes, and Todd Sommer. These individuals have made gifts of $100,000 or more, earning them the distinction of "Legacy League."
Join the 1983 Society Today
To become a member of the 1983 Society, simply make a donation of at least $1000. Donate online or call MBI Headquarters at 434-296-3288.
Exclusive Benefits & Recognition
A donation to the MBI Educational Foundation is one of the most powerful and effective gifts a person or company can make. These donations are used specifically to provide student scholarships and expose students to commercial modular construction.
1983 Society members are invited annually to a dinner in their honor held at World of Modular--the largest gathering of modular builders anywhere in the world. We recognize these special companies and individuals in the following ways:
- Exclusive Society Dinner invitations for two people
- Recognition on modular.org
- Recognition on MBI social media
- Recognition in MBI emails
- Recognition at World of Modular
- Exclusive "1983 Society" badge at World of Modular
- Networking with students at World of Modular
Cumulative Giving Levels
Giving to the MBI Educational Foundation is recognized cumulatively. As long as gifts by an individual or company are made in consecutive years, the total of the gifts is used to determine one of the following giving levels.
Friends: $1000 - $2499
Advocates: $2500 - $4999
Ambassadors: $5000 - $9999
Champion's Circle: $10,000 - $24,999
Founder's Club: $25,000 - $49,999
Benefactor's Order: $50,000 - $99,999
Legacy League: $100,000+
The MBI Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 and donations may be tax deductible.