Pest Management Foundation Announces Founding Donors to New Legacy Fund
Industry leaders step forward with more than $115,000 in commitments to launch the Legacy Fund fundraising campaign — and the opportunity to join them remains open
The Pest Management Foundation (PMF) today announced the founding donors to the new Legacy Fund, established earlier this year through a landmark $1 million commitment from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation. A distinguished group of industry companies and individuals has stepped forward as the first contributors to the fund, collectively committing more than $115,000 — and triggering a dollar-for-dollar match from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation on every dollar raised.
The PMF Legacy Fund represents a milestone in the Foundation’s 65-year history of supporting the pest management industry. Once it reaches the fundraising goal of $2 million, the Fund will provide $100,000 each year to exclusively support applied pest control research. The Gary W. Rollins Foundation’s $1 million commitment is structured as $500,000 upfront and $500,000 in matching funds available to the pest management community — meaning every contribution made to the Legacy Fund is matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000. With more than $115,000 already committed, the community has made a strong start. But significant matching funds remain unlocked, and the Foundation is calling on the broader industry to join this founding group.
Founding Donors to the PMF Legacy Fund
- Arrow Exterminators — $50,000
- Moxie Pest Control — $25,000
- John & Susie Myers — $25,000
- Pest Management Systems, Inc. — $10,000
- Plunkett’s Pest Control — $5,000
These founding donors represent the best of our industry — companies and individuals who understand that investing in research today means a stronger, more resilient pest management profession for generations to come. Their early commitment sets a powerful example, and the Foundation is grateful for their leadership.
“We are incredibly grateful to our founding donors for their generosity and their confidence in the PMF Legacy Fund. They are setting the standard for what industry leadership looks like. With the Gary W. Rollins Foundation matching every dollar raised, there has never been a better time to make your contribution go further. We encourage every company and individual in the pest management community to see their names on this list,” said Tim Pollard, Chair of the Pest Management Foundation.
First Official Legacy Fund Fundraising Event
The Pest Management Foundation will host its first Legacy Fund fundraising event at Savannah's Service Brewing on Tuesday, June 16, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., as part of NPMA's Executive Leadership Forum. The evening features the debut of Legacy Lager — a craft beer created in partnership with Service Brewing to celebrate the fund — along with live music, interactive games, food and beverages, and a custom brewery tour.
A minimum $100 donation is requested to attend, and thanks to a dollar-for-dollar match from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation, every dollar is instantly doubled. The first 100 attendees receive a souvenir Legacy Lager can and pint glass. All donations go exclusively to the Legacy Fund.
How to Support the PMF Legacy Fund
All contributions to the PMF Legacy Fund are eligible for the dollar-for-dollar match from the Gary W. Rollins Foundation, up to $500,000. The Foundation caps overhead on all grant funding at no more than 5%, ensuring that the overwhelming majority of every dollar contributed goes directly to research. Donations of any size are welcome and recognized.
To make a gift or learn more, contact:
Dr. Michael Bentley
Executive Director, Pest Management Foundation
foundation@pestworld.org
www.NPMAFoundation.org
