Corporate Sponsors
Corporate donations enable the Foundation to develop scholarship programs that ensure academic excellence in STEM from a diverse demographic of students and teachers, helping meet the needs of the work force.
Donations such as these enable the Foundation to assist hundreds of STEM students each year, and the AFCEA Educational Foundation and the students it helps appreciate the contributions from these generous organizations.
Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
- Diamond $50,000 and above
- Platinum $25,000 to $49,999
- Gold $15,000 to $24,999
- Silver $10,000 to $14,999
- Bronze $5,000 to $9,999
- Small Business/
- Scholarship
Leadership Society Memberships
The Educational Foundation’s Leadership Society fundraising campaign has four levels of giving. Each level focuses on the legacy of one of AFCEA's luminary leaders, individuals who have made a significant impact on the mission of the foundation and AFCEA.
- Sarnoff Donors $5,000 or more
- Boyes Donors $2,500-$4,999
- Gravely Donors $1,500-$2,499
- Renzi Donors: $1,000-$1,499
The AFCEA Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
David Sarnoff, often referred to by historians as the “father of broadcasting,” pioneered the radio and television industry into a principal communications platform.
After serving as a brigadier general in the U.S. Army during World War II, he founded AFCEA in 1946 bringing together military, other government agencies, industry and academia to collaborate on research and development and the improvement of telecommunications worldwide.
Donation Level $5,000 or more
Vice Adm. Jon Boyes, USN, (Ret.), served as AFCEA International President/CEO from 1977 to 1987 and was responsible for the establishment of the AFCEA Educational Foundation, which initially took the name of “AFCEA Educational Fund” in 1979.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1943 through an accelerated program, he served in World War II in the Pacific, where he was wounded in a Japanese attack on his ship. After the war, Adm. Boyes became a submarine commander. From 1955 to 1957, he commanded the USS Albacore, a submarine considered revolutionary for its time. Under Adm. Boyes' command, the Albacore set an underwater speed record and was known as the fastest submarine in the world.
Donation Level $2,500 to $4,999
Vice Adm. Samuel Gravely Jr., USN, (Ret.) became the first executive director of the AFCEA Educational Foundation in 1983. He initiated the science and technology teacher tool grants program.
Adm. Gravely enlisted in the Navy Reserve in 1942 and was trained as a fireman apprentice. In 1943, he participated in a Navy program (V-12) designed to select and train highly qualified men for commissioning as officers in the Navy. On December 14, 1944, Gravely successfully completed midshipman training, becoming the first African American commissioned as an officer from the Navy ROTC.
The admiral was recalled to active duty in 1949. He went from recruiting sailors to building a Navy career that lasted 38 years and included many distinguished accomplishments.
Donation Level $1,500 to $2,499
Maj. Gen. Eugene Renzi, USA, (Ret.), served as the board chair of AFCEA International from 2003 to 2006 and later as a prominent member of the Educational Foundation’s board. Gen. Renzi was principally responsible for elevating the Educational Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
Gen. Renzi served in the U.S. Army for 32 years, which included two tours in Vietnam. Among his numerous assignments, he was the deputy chief of staff for operations and plans for the U.S. Army Communications Command in Fort Huachuca, Arizona; director of Defense Communications Systems in Washington, D.C.; and director for command, control and communication systems for the U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii. He retired from the service in 1990.
In 1993, he became a senior executive vice president at ManTech International, and three years later, became president of ManTech Telecommunications and Information Systems. In 2004, he became the group president of ManTech Defense Systems Group.
Donation Level $1,000 to $1,499
FY22 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Platinum Sponsors $25,000 and $49,999
- Ciena
- Frontier
- Intel Corporation
Bronze Sponsors - $5,000 - $9,000
- American Systems
- United Way of the National Capital Area
Small Business & Scholarship Sponsors
- Ciena
- Frontier
- United Way of the National Capital Area
AFCEA Chapters
- Alamo
- Bethesda
- Central Maryland
- Hampton Roads
- Hawaii
- Kaiserslauten
- Los Angeles
- Northern Virginia
- Quantico-Potomac
- Rocky Mountain
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors $5,000 and above
- Bill and Paula Dunahoo
- Susan Lawrence
Boyes Donors $2,500 - $4,999
- John Gilligan
- DeEtte Gray
- Bob Shea
- Lucinda Spaney
- Kathy & Dan Swacina
Gravely Donors $1,500 - $2,499
- Natalie Lorenz-Anderson
- Joe Sifer
- Nancy Temple
- American Systems
Renzi Donors $1,000 - $1,499
- Bill Bender,
- John Bergin
- Amy Fadida
- Yolande Fong
- Bob Fortna
- Linda Gooden
- Terry Halvorsen
- Sue Hoffman
- Jake Jacoby,
- Cory Lindo
- Earl Matthews
- Dennis Moran
- Linda Newton
- Ludmilla Parnell
FY19 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Diamond Sponsor, More than $50,000
- Intel
Silver Sponsors $10,000 and $14,999
- Nokia
Bronze Sponsors - $5,000 - $9,000
- American Public University System
Small Business & Scholarship Sponsors
- CACI
- Ciena
- Intel
- Nokia
AFCEA Chapters
- Atlanta
- Alamo
- Central Maryland
- Greater Omaha
- Los Angeles
- Northern Virginia
- Rocky Mountain
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors $5,000 and above
- Bill and Paula Dunahoo
- Susan Lawrence
Boyes Donors $2,500 - $4,999
- DeEtte Gray
- Bob Shea
- Kathy & Dan Swacina
Gravely Donors $1,500 - $2,499
- Natalie Lorenz-Anderson
- Sonya Cork
- Barbara Hoffman
- Richard Hunt
- Al Mink
- Jeffrey Murray
- Paul Nielsen
- Cindy Spaney
- Gretchen Stewart
- Nancy Temple
- Daniel Turissini
- John West
Renzi Donors $1,000 - $1,499
- Scott Barnett
- Mike Basla
- Bill Bender
- Chris Cusano
- Amy Fadida
- Bob Fortna
- Yolande Fong
- John Gilligan
- Linda Gooden
- Terry Halvorsen
- Ken Harrison
- Sue Hoffman
- Jake Jacoby
- Cory Lindo
- Earl Matthews
- Dennis Moran
- Linda Newton
- Philip O’Reilly
- Ludmilla Parnell
- Bill Robinson
- Donna Russell
- Joe Schmank
- Joseph Sifer
- Andrew Twomey
- Mike Varner
- Dennis Via
- Mike Warlick
- Paul Welch
FY20 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Gold Sponsor, $15,000- 24,999
- Ciena
Bronze Sponsors - $5,000 - $9,000
- Suss Consulting
Small Business & Scholarship Sponsors
- Booz Allen Hamiliton
- CACI
- Ciena
- Community Business Partnership Inc.
AFCEA Chapters
- Alamo
- Atlanta
- Bethesda
- Central Maryland Hampton Roads
- Los Angeles
- Rocky Mountain
- San Diego
- SC Lowcountry
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors $5,000 and above
- Bill Dunahoo
- Natalie Givans
- Susan Lawrence
- Kathy & Dan Swacina
Boyes Donors $2,500 - $4,999
- DeEtte Gray
- Bob Shea
- Joseph Sifer
Gravely Donors $1,500 - $2,499
- Natalie Lorenz-Anderson
- Sonya Cork
- Terry Halvorsen
- Richard Hunt
- Jeffrey Murray
- Paul Nielsen
- Cindy Spaney
- Gretchen Stewart
- Nancy Temple
- Daniel Turissini
Renzi Donors $1,000 - $1,499
- Scott Barnett
- Mike Basla
- Bill Bender
- Chris Cusano
- Amy Fadida
- Bob Fortna
- John Gilligan
- Ken Harrison
- Sue Hoffman
- Jake Jacoby
- Earl Matthews
- Al Mink
- Dennis Moran
- Philip O’Reilly
- Ludmilla Parnell
- Bill Robinson
- Donna Russell/Cory Lindo
- Joe Schmank
- Andrew Twomey
- Mike Varner
- Dennis Via
- Mike Warlick
- Paul Welch
- John West
FY19 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Silver Sponsors $10,000-14,999
- Fortinet
Small Business & Scholarship Sponsors
- Booz Allen Hamiliton
AFCEA Chapters
- Aberdeen
- Atlanta
- Belvoir
- Bethesda
- Central Maryland
- Greater Omaha
- Hampton Roads
- Hawaii
- Lexington-Concord
- Los Angeles
- Northern Virginia
- Oklahoma City
- Quantico-Potomac
- Rocky Mountain
- San Diego
- Washington DC
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors $5,000 and above
- Bill Dunahoo
- Susan Lawrence
- Kathy & Dan Swacina
Boyes Donors $2,500 - $4,999
- DeEtte Gray
- Bob Shea
Gravely Donors $1,500 - $2,499
- Bob Fortna
- Richard Hunt
- Paul Nielsen
- Ludmilla Parnell
- Cindy Spaney
- Nancy Temple
Renzi Donors $1,000 - $1,499
- Mike Basla
- Amy Fadida
- Sue Hoffman
- Jake Jacoby
- Dennis Moran
- Jenifer Spencer
- Andrew Twomey
- Dennis Via
- Dave Wennergren
FY18 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Platinum Sponsors - $25,000 and $49,000
- Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
Bronze Sponsors - $5,000 - $9,000
- Ciena Cares
Small Business & Scholarship Sponsors
- Fortinet, Inc.
- Iron Bow Technologies
- LGS
AFCEA Chapters
- Aberdeen
- Alamo Chapter
- Atlanta
- Augusta Fort Gordon
- Bethesda
- Central Maryland
- Dayton-Wright
- Fort Knox Gold Vault
- Hampton Roads
- Hawaii
- Huntsville
- Lexington-Concord
- Los Angeles
- Middle Georgia
- Montgomery
- Northern Virginia
- Oklahoma City
- Quantico-Potomac
- Rocky Mountain
- San Diego
- Scott-St. Louis
- South Central PA
- Washington DC
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors - $5,000 and above
- Bill Dunahoo
Boyes Donors - $2,500 - $4,999
- John Gilligan
- Otto Guenther
- Natalie Givans
- DeEtte Gray
- Bob Shea
- Joe Sifer
Gravely Donors - $1,500 - $2,499
- Jeff Murray
- Lucinda Spaney
- Nancy Temple
Renzi Donors - $1,000 - $1,499
- Michael Basla
- Lynne Chamberlain
- Kim & Sebastian Convertino
- Sonya Cork
- Amy Fadida
- Robert Fortna
- Linda Gooden
- Al Grasso
- Chip Gregson
- Richard Hunt
- Jake Jacoby
- Susan Lawrence
- Earl Matthews
- John Meier
- John Meincke
- Dennis Moran
- Jennifer Napper
- Paul Nielsen
- Ludmilla Parnell
- Larry Prior
- Andrew Twomey
- Dennis Via
- Mike Warlick
- Dave Wennergren
FY17 Major Contributors
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Platinum Sponsors - $25,000 and $49,000
- Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation
Silver Sponsors - $10,000 - $14,000
- SAIC
Small Business Sponsors/ Scholarship Sponsors
- Iron Bow Technologies
- Three Swallows Foundation
LEADERSHIP SOCIETY MEMBERS
The annual donations these individuals provide are indicated next to the name of one of AFCEA’s founding members.
Sarnoff Donors - $5,000 and above
- William Dunahoo, Jr.
- Natalie Givans J
- Joe Sifer
Boyes Donors - $2,500 - $4,999
- Donald Dixon
- Robert Shea
Gravely Donors - $1,500 - $2,499
- Christopher Bailey
- John Gilligan
- Dick Macke
- Lucinda Spaney
- Nancy Temple
Renzi Donors - $1,000 - $1,499
- Duane Andrews
- Lynne Chamberlain
- Pete Cuviello
- John Dubia
- Amy Fadida
- Francis Gicca
- John Goodman
- Al Grasso
- Sue Hoffman
- Jake Jacoby
- Earl Matthews
- John Meincke
- Dennis Moran
- Jennifer Napper
- Paul Nielsen
- Ludmilla Parnell
- Lou Ramos
- Adam Rudo
- Dan Turissini
- Andrew Twomey
- Mike Warlick
- Dave Wennergren