New York, N.Y. On this day, September 5, 2015, The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation announces the launch of The Bauer Fund, in honor and memory of Grant Michael Bauer, son of Dr. William M. Bauer, his wife Mary Ella, and sister Madison.
The ever-optimistic Grant Bauer.
Siblings Maddie and Grant Bauer.
The focus of The Bauer Fund will be to provide microgrants, scholarships, stipends or research monies to assist young adults with mental health issues or developmental delays. The program will also provide impetus for promoting kindness around the world by assisting people with endeavors to make the world a better place.
Award recipients will be announced on Grant Day (September 5th each year). We hereby designate “Grant” Day to stand for “Genuine Respectful Actions Never Terminate.” This day around the world will be recognized with Random Acts of Kindness (RAK’s).
Siblings Maddie and Grant Bauer as children at play.
Tax-deductible contributions may be made this Fund on-line at http://tinyurl.com/k7qa4wj. Please note “Bauer Fund.” Checks may be made payable to the J. Luce Foundation, memo’d Bauer Fund, and mailed to 540 Main Street #418, New York, N.Y. 10044.
Dr. William Bauer, a professor of education at Marietta College, with son Grant.
Dr. William Bauer, a professor of education at Marietta College, was high school classmates with Jim Luce and now serves as Vice President of the J. Luce Foundation. Bill worked as the director of Ewing School when Jim’s mother, Frances Alleman-Luce, was president of its Board.
Bill Bauer and Jim Luce speaking at Marietta College, Ohio, Spring 2015.
The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation, Inc. (www.lucefoundation.org) was founded in New York State in 2009, inspired by college professor Stanford Livingston Luce, Jr. of Miami University who passed away in 2007. It works frequently in the fields of Arts, Education, and Orphan Care.
The J. Luce Foundation, Supporting Young Global Leadership, has entered a partnership with Marietta College (see: https://
Grant Bauer.
The J. Luce Foundation is an IRS 50(c)3 organization registered with the N.Y.S. Department of Charities.
The J. Luce Foundation notes that September 5 is also designated by the United Nations as International Day, a day when the Secretary-General calls on people everywhere to act charitably in the face of human suffering. Grant would approve.
