Samuel Morris Society

Photo of Samuel Morris statue at TUFWThe Faith Fund still lives! Just as men and women in the 19th century gave sacrificially so a penniless Liberian named Samuel Morris could attend Taylor University, the Samuel Morris Faith Fund continues today as the Fort Wayne Fund — standing in the gap between dreams and reality. Samuel Morris Society members are men and women who intentionally, humbly and sacrificially support the Fort Wayne Fund, faithfully helping bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Taylor University education for students, like Morris, who hunger to be "apostles of simple faith."

While capital and endowment gifts are critical to providing up-to-date facilities and meeting the future needs of the University, Fort Wayne Fund gifts are crucial to Taylor's ongoing commitment to provide excellence at the highest level in faculty and program resources while also helping to meet the financial aid needs of students.

Because the world needs the product of Taylor University – bright, well-educated men and women who are prepared to think critically and serve both competently and compassionately – Taylor University's Board of Trustees sets tuition costs at approximately 80 percent of what is needed, trusting and believing God will provide the remaining 20 percent to balance the annual budget. The Fort Wayne Fund is truly the "Faith Fund" of the 21st century. Your membership in the Samuel Morris Society is your investment in building a legacy for the future – a living, growing investment that reaps eternal dividends.

Information about Samuel Morris

Charter membership in the Samuel Morris Society is open to the first 500 men and women who partner with Taylor in three areas:

  • Pray for Taylor University;

  • Promote Taylor University among friends and family; and

  • Provide an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the Fort Wayne Fund.

Charter members will receive a leather-bound special edition of Jorge Masa's biography of Samuel Morris as an expression of Taylor's appreciation for joining the Samuel Morris Society. Membership extends for 12 months from the enrollment date and can be renewed. Samuel Morris Society members are also automatically members of Taylor's Presidential Partners program.

To submit a pledge to the Samuel Morris Society, use this form.

For more information regarding the Samuel Morris Society, contact Sherri Harter, associate vice president for advancement at 260.744.8775 or shharter@fw.taylor.edu.