Past Sclerotia • 2025
The 2025 Sclerotia Project: a hopeful beginning
In 2025, the Sclerotia Project raised $15,000 from a growing community of supporters who believed in a long-term future for mycological science.
That effort mattered not only because of the amount raised, but because it brought more donors into the story. A wider circle of people investing in optimism can create momentum that lasts far beyond one campaign.
We are using this page to show what that early support could become over time, and to celebrate the donors who helped plant the first seeds.
What happened in 2025
- • The project raised $15,000 from supporters who wanted to create a durable future for fungal science.
- • The campaign emphasized community participation, small acts of generosity, and shared optimism.
- • The 2025 effort helped establish the idea that long-term research can be supported by many donors, not just a few large gifts.
Why donors matter
The goal is not simply to raise more money. The goal is to grow a community of donors who believe the future of fungal science is worth building together.
Raised
$15,000
Growth rate
7% annually
Growth projection
How the original 2025 sclerotia could grow over time
This simple model shows how a starting amount could compound over many years. It is meant to make the long-term value of community support feel concrete and encouraging.
Projected after 100 years
$0
Projected value
$0
Formula
This projection uses simple annual compounding and is meant as an illustrative example of long-term growth.
Every donor helps turn a hopeful idea into a future resource for fungal science.
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