Become a Founder

Pioneers like William Montagna inspired us to celebrate and study the beautiful diversity of skin, the largest organ of the body.

Original Founders — Dr. Lobitz, together with his colleagues who founded the Biology of the Skin Seminars, gathered in September 1975 for the 25th anniversary of the meetings. Seated, left to right, Drs. Lobitz, William Montagna, Herman Chase, G. Matoltsy, and Irving Blank. Standing, left to right. Drs. Harvey Blank, Frederick Urback, Herbert Mescon, Herman Pinkus, Raymond Suskind, and Albert Kligman. Photo Courtesy of the American Academy of Dermatology

Founders like you ensure the Montagna Symposium and its educational mission endures and shapes the future.

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How can I become a Founder?

Fulfill pledges of $30,000 or more by 2023, the 70th anniversary year of the Symposium on the Biology of Skin. Founders will be acknowledged annually at the Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin and by the Biology of Skin Foundation.

Individuals

Acknowledged forever in order of amount of gift and date of pledge.

Corporations and Foundations

Acknowledged for 7 years in order of amount of gift and date of pledge. Renewable as Founders forever.

How can I give?

Donate any amount and be acknowledged as a Donor through 2023. Have the opportunity to become a Founder based upon lifetime contributions or contributions in your honor.

Who are Founders?

Philanthropists who care about exchange of ideas, public access to science and diversity in leadership.

Dermatologists curious about the skin and how knowledge will lead to breakthrough treatments.

Skin researchers unlocking secrets of skin structure and function in health and disease.

Departments of Dermatology embracing the Montagna Symposium as part of resident training and lifelong learning to ensure that clinically relevant questions get answered.

Corporations springing from and acting in the skin niche.

Foundations dedicated to discovering cures and pathways to quality of life.

Pioneers like Montagna devoted to capturing the diversity of skin across humans and endangered species.

Donate

The Biology of Skin Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Donations are tax deductible.

Become a Donor with any size donation. Become a Founder by giving or pledging a total of $30,000. Join us for a celebration of Founders at the Symposium on the Biology of Skin 70th Anniversary in 2023!

How would you like to donate?

To Pay By Check

To make a tax-deductible contribution, please endorse your check to:

Biology of Skin Foundation
(Taxpayer ID number 83-365-7950)

Mail to:

Biology of Skin Foundation
c/o Molly Kulesz-Martin, Ph.D.
Department of Dermatology
Oregon Health & Science University, Center for Health and Healing
3303 S Bond Ave - Mailcode: CH16D
Portland, OR 97239

To Pay By Wire Transfer

Contact director@biologyofskinfoundation.org for more information.

To Pay by Qualified Charitable Distribution from Retirement Accounts

Your gift may be made as a qualified charitable distribution directly from an eligible IRA to the Biology of Skin Foundation, which is a qualified charity. If so, endorse and mail a check as described below, or contact director@biologyofskinfoundation.org for assistance.