William Baldwin Yung Leaves $31.5M Trust
March 14, 2022
William (Bill) Baldwin Yung, MMI Class of 1967, included MMI as the sole beneficiary of his $31.5M Charitable Remainer Trust back in 1994. Bill died Read More…
Category: Giving
MMI Foundation Honors Major Gifts with Donor Recognition
March 7, 2022
The Marion Military Institute (MMI) Foundation honored its most generous donors with a special luncheon, ceremony and parade on Friday, Feb. 24. Invited to this Read More…
Act of Kindness Sparks $5 Million Donation to MMI
September 30, 2021
A simple act of kindness by two MMI folks: the archivist and a young alumnus set in motion a major gift to MMI in summer Read More…
MMI Foundation Announces 44th Annual Dove Shoot & Shotgun Drawing
July 19, 2021
Hunt in Safford or enter to win a shotgun. The Givhan family has graciously offered to host the 44th annual J.C. Webb Memorial Dove Shoot at Read More…
Major Donation of Antique Furniture for Sale
July 14, 2021
The MMI Foundation is pleased to announce a magnificent sale of high-end antiques from the former Myrtle Hill Bed and Breakfast in Historic Marion Alabama! Read More…
Acknowledging Loyal Support
March 16, 2021
The 2021 Donor Recognition Ceremony honored individuals moving up a giving level or newly-inducted to the President's Circle of cumulative giving to keep attendance Read More…
First Responder Program Earns $175k in Grants
December 17, 2020
Through these grant awards, MMI will continue to expand its Firefighter, EMT and Law Enforcement career development offerings for cadets. Read More…
Wadsworth Continues to Support MMI Golf
November 17, 2020
In October of this year, the Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation, located in Plainfield, IL, awarded a $20,000 grant to the Marion Made Capital Campaign to provide enhancements Read More…
MMI Foundation Asks Supporters to Help Keep Cadets Safe
June 29, 2020
On June 25, the MMI Foundation appealed to alumni & friends to "Help Keep Our Cadets Safe with Your Annual Fund Gift." Funds raised will Read More…
Chapel Renovation Completion Celebrated in Feb. 2020
March 28, 2020
In February 2020, MMI celebrated an official ribbon cutting on the steps of the "new" MMI Chapel, beautifully renovated with hardwood pews and flooring, plus Read More…
Historic Chapel Renovation Nears Completion
January 3, 2020
Over the holidays, progress continued on the historic MMI Chapel (1857) renovation, most notably with the installation of new hardwood pews in a beautiful shade Read More…