About the AOCS Foundation
The AOCS Foundation raises and directs funds to advance the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials.
Established in 1986, the Foundation is a federally tax-exempt, not-for-profit charitable corporation. With your support, we will continue to invest in new AOCS programs and products, including our student awards program.
Supporters
Paquin Circle
Named in honor of AOCS's founding father and first AOCS President, the Paquin Circle is an exclusive group of individuals who have committed to making a planned gift to the AOCS Foundation.
We are very pleased to welcome the first member of the Paquin Circle, Neil Widlak. Neil has been a member of AOCS since 1977. During that time, Neil has served on various committees and is a past AOCS President.
If you have already made AOCS Foundation a benefactor, please contact Patrick Donnelly to discuss your gift.
Century Club
A hearty thank you to our current Century Club supporters!
Donations made between January 1, 2024 and May 15, 2025.
Foundation Leadership
The AOCS Foundation is governed by an independent board of directors that includes representatives from AOCS.
Grant Mitchell
Foundation Board Chair
Process Plus, LLC
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Greg Hatfield
Foundation Board Treasurer
Bunge Limited
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Tony O’Lenick
Foundation Board Vice Chair
SurfaTech Corporation
Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Fabiola Dionisi
Foundation Board Secretary
PhD, Academic Alliances and Expertise Development at Societè des Produits Nestlé, Nestlé Research
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Phil Kerr
Houdek
Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, USA
Silvana Martini
Utah State University
Logan, Utah, USA
Gerard Baillely
Procter & Gamble
Mason, Ohio, USA
Patrick J. Donnelly
AOCS Chief Executive Officer
ex officio
AOCS
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Phone: +1 217-693-4838