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The A.K. Rice Institute and Affiliates are registered non-profit organizations operated exclusively for educational purposes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible.
There are a number of ways to support the work of the institute, including making your tax-deductible contribution to one or more scholarship and dedicated reserve funds. To make a credit card donation to the A. K. Rice Institute, please follow the links below to make your payment electronically. To donate appreciated securities, please contact [email protected] for further instructions.
To inquire about applying for a scholarship please email the AKRI Administrator at [email protected].
Operations & General Fund
| A contribution to our operations general fund. Though we have a very minimal administrative structure and are no longer employing a full-time administrator, it is critical to ensure our continued operations. These basic functions include managing the membership dues, inquiries, database, and mailing lists, as well as hosting and maintaining the website. Funds are also directed toward tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance, as well as managing deposits and payments for various AKRI sponsored events, including the Annual Residential Conference and Dialogues symposia. |
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Dino Zaninni Scholarship Fund
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We endeavor to make our conferences and events accessible to a wide range of participants, preferably without regard to their ability to pay. In order to do this, we maintain a scholarship reserve that has been earmarked for this purpose. This fund is in memory of Dino Zaninni who passionately believed in the power of Group Relations and supported it through his work, teaching, and mentorship.
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Faith Gabelnick Fund
| The Faith Gabelnick Fund was created to honor Faith who, in addition to being a former AKRI President, was an ambassador to the international Group Relations community. This fund is used to support travel to and from International Group Relations events. |
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Texas Center Legacy Fund
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The Texas Center Legacy Fund was established to honor the legacy of the Texas Center, which closed in 2015, and to continue its long-standing commitment to training in Group Relations. When the Center closed, its remaining funds were transferred to AKRI to support the development of future consultants.
This fund provides financial-need-based scholarships exclusively to AKRI members who are actively engaged in developing the skills required to consult in Group Relations conferences. Priority is given to individuals who do not yet have authorization to serve as consultants, but who are participating in events and programs designed to support that development.
Scholarships from the Texas Center Legacy Fund may be used to support participation in:
- Small Group (SG), Large Group (LG), or Role Analysis Group (RAG) consultation workshops
- Conferences with training groups
- AKRI-sponsored training programs
- Related programs in aligned organizations that advance Group Relations consulting skills
To ensure broad and equitable support:
- An upper limit on scholarship amounts will be established annually by the Scholarship Committee, based on the fund’s balance and demand.
- An individual may receive support from this fund no more than two times, unless otherwise approved by the Board.
The primary purpose of this fund is to prepare and support individuals on the pathway to consulting in Group Relations work, thereby strengthening the continuity of AKRI’s mission while fostering individual professional development. Additional uses of the fund may be considered, provided they align with this central focus.
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Earl T. Braxton Leadership & Legacy Scholarship Fund
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EARL T. BRAXTON, PHD, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. Earl was born on August 30, 1942, so he was 80 years old when he died.
This fund was created by Charla Hayden, friend and fan of Dr. Braxton, as a way to honor him and his contributions to group relations learning and development in the US over many years. Charla writes, "Earl was one of the first of us to encourage people to focus not only on individual learning but also on the dynamics of groups and systems as these attempt to reach their goals. I believe that Earl’s contributions to group relations learning should go forward in time, so I’m proposing that AKRI create an ongoing fund to support access to group relations conferences for people of color when needed to support their attendance by providing financial support."
The original vision for this fund has been expanded in order to honor and remember those AKRI leaders who are no longer with us on earth. An additional donation has been made in memory of Ellen Short who made significant contributions to Group Relations and to AKRI and who we miss dearly.
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The AKRI Reparations Fund
The newly established AKRI Reparations Fund seeks to support Black leadership development with AKRI.
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To make donations by check:
Please make checks payable to A. K. Rice Institute, indicate the name of the intended fund on the memo line, and mail to:
A. K. Rice Institute
818 SW 3rd #221-3660
Portland, OR 97204
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