Degrees of Giving

We would like to thank the many donors who have made gifts to the Jefferies Family Scholarship over the years. Our mission to support the bright futures of nearly 45 young adults each year is made possible by contributions from charitable organizations, visionary businesses, and generous individuals. Listed below are some of our most recent supporters.

We thank all of our benefactors for their generosity.

Chancellor ($100,000 +)
Founding donation made by Boyd Jefferies in 1981.

Dean Emeritus ($75,000 - $99,999)
Anonymous (2008)

Professorship ($40,000 - $74,999)
Sharon Jefferies (2008)

Doctorate ($10,000 - $39,999)
Anonymous (2008)
Mary Bienkowski (2007 & 2008)
Brian Friedman (2007)
Jacqueline Hennessey (2007)
Sharon Jefferies (2007)
Jeffery Johnson (2007)
Susan Mullin (2007)
John Shaw, Jr. (2007)
Stephen M. Sander Foundation (2007)

Fellowship ($5,000 - $9,999)
Edwin Hagerty (2007)
Latham & Watkins (2008)
Barry Taylor (2007)

Masters ($1,000 - $4,999)
Anonymous (2008)
Susan & Edward Bralower (2007)
James Carmack (2007)
Frank Carsello (2007)
Tracy & Maie Herrick (2007)
Marvel Kirby (2007)
Jeff Kransdorf (2007)
Robert Lessin (2007)
Brian T. Marshall (2007)
Susan Mullin (2007)
Edward A. Salmon, Jr. (2007)

Bachelors ($500 - $999)
Brian Devlin (2007)
Larry Dunn (2007)
David Losito (2007)
Mark Rosen (2007)
Charles Vesce (2007)
Frank Wolf (2007)
Penelope Worsham (2008)

Associates ($100 - $499)
Robert Boguslawski (2007)
Colt Brennan (2007)
Jim Carmack (2008)
Regina de Wetter (2007)
Michael G. Kelapire (2007)
Melvin Locke, Jr. (2008)
Kathy Savidis (2007)
Clifford Siegel (2008)
Paul Vago (2007)
Michael C. Wang (2007)

Student ($25 - $99)
Laurie Derringer (2007)
Joseph Esposito (2008)
Christine Morgner (2007)

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Regina de Wetter, rdewetter@Jefferies.com.



My son and daughter were both beneficiaries of the Jefferies Family Scholarship throughout private high schools and universities. They both received an excellent education and have found jobs they love. The gift of higher education from the universities of their choosing would not have been a possibility without the assistance of the program. As a single working mother, my children and I will be forever grateful.

Joan Price Giannini, Jefferies employee






  • The average total cost for just one year at a private four-year college exceeds $33,000, according to CollegeBoard.com.
  • For the last two years, forty percent of JFS recipients' parents reported total family incomes under $100,000 and many of our scholarship winners are being raised by single parents.
  • Nineteen percent of Jefferies' employees make less than $75,000 per year.