This year presents a unique opportunity to support BTI's future, thanks to the Cane-Bridge Foundation. They've pledged to match all gifts to our Centennial Endowment Campaign, up to $500,000. That's why we're calling it 'The First Million' - with your help, we can turn $500,000 into $1 million!

Your donation today will be doubled, supporting BTI's mission to:

Develop sustainable and resilient agriculture
Improve food security
Protect the environment
Enhance human health

This unique opportunity ends December 31, 2024. Your gift ensures BTI's innovative research continues for the next 100 years.

Join us in this historic moment – double your impact now!

About the Boyce Thompson Institute

For a century, the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has been at the forefront of plant science research, dedicated to harnessing the power of plants for a sustainable and healthier future. Our mission drives us to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, food security, and disease management.

Why Endowments Matter

Endowments are permanent funds created through generous donations, invested to generate income. The principal remains intact, providing a sustainable source of funding that supports BTI’s ongoing operations, programs, and initiatives.

The Benefits of Supporting Our Endowment Campaign

By supporting our endowment campaign, you ensure:

Sustainable Funding: Provides a reliable income stream, reducing reliance on external sources.
Economic Resilience: Acts as a financial buffer during economic downturns.
Attracting Talent: Helps attract and retain top researchers and educators.
Strategic Growth: Enables long-term planning and innovative projects.
Lasting Legacy: Leaves a perpetual impact on BTI’s mission.

Your Role in Our Future

By contributing to our endowment, you ensure BTI's continued growth and success. Your support is crucial in making innovative solutions possible and fostering lasting partnerships.

Your contribution to our Endowment Campaign supports:

Groundbreaking Research

Enhancing food crop resilience through studies on plant adaptation to climate stress
Revolutionizing our approach to metabolic disorders through discoveries in diet, gut bacteria, and metabolic health
Ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability by developing robust crops that defend against pests and pathogens

Advancing Education and Innovation

Expanding our Research Internships Programs to foster the next generation of scientists
Transforming fundamental research into real-world applications through our Translational Program
Accelerating discoveries with PhenoSight, our state-of-the-art plant phenotyping facility

Your gift today will help secure a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Join us in making a difference.

Be part of our enduring legacy. Donate today and help secure the future of the Boyce Thompson Institute.

Thanks to the Cane-Bridge Foundation’s matching pledge, EVERY DOLLAR YOU GIVE WILL BE DOUBLED, amplifying your impact.

Thank you for your support!

The First Million Campaign

By Boyce Thompson Institute

The First Million Campaign

First Phase of BTI's Centennial Endowment Campaign