19th Annual Trust Gala

DFI Educational Trust Fundraising Dinner

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Arvada, Colorado

The DFI Educational Trust's Annual Gala Dinner brings together individuals and companies who are committed to supporting our efforts to help young students discover the rewards of a career in the deep foundations industry. This year's Gala also includes a Live Auction and Appeal with a “paddle raise”.

If you have joined us in previous years, we thank you for your continued support and trust you'll participate again this year. If you are new to the event, we look forward to your becoming a member of the Trust's family of friends and contributors. Thank you for your anticipated support!

Supporting Students

The DFI Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of the Trust is to support and encourage students in the fields of study related to the deep foundation industry by providing scholarships and opportunities to meet and work with deep foundations industry leaders.

Proceeds from this year's fundraising dinner will benefit the Trust's General Fund.

The event has previously benefitted the following funds:

• William F. Loftus Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Clyde N. Baker, Jr. Foundation Engineering Scholarship Fund
• Stanley Merjan CCNY Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund
• George J. Tamaro Manhattan University Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund

Donations

Unable to attend this year's Gala Dinner, but still want to support students? The Trust accepts tax-deductable donations in amounts of your choosing.