February 7, 2010
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: B. Charles and Joyce Eichhorn Ames
B. Charles and Joyce Eichhorn Ames: $25-million
Beneficiary: Illinois Wesleyan University
Donors’ background: Mr. Ames retired in 2007 as vice chairman of Clayton Dubilier & Rice, a private equity firm in New York and London.
Mr. Ames and his wife, Joyce pledged $25-million to Illinois Wesleyan University, in Bloomington.
Of the total committed, $10-million will endow professorships. University
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