Thanks & Recognition

Giving you the recognition you deserve

Your passion for helping Indiana University fuels us. Your generosity never fails to humble us. Your commitment to doing all you can to make sure everyone who wants an IU education can afford one motivates us to work harder and do more.

The least we can do is say thank you. The donor recognition societies outlined here are one way we do that.

Well House Society: Honoring the importance of flexible funding

Those who give where the university’s needs are greatest deserve special recognition. The generous support of Well House Society members gives university leadership the flexible funding to both answer our most urgent needs and take advantage of unforeseen opportunities: enriching our academic mission, beautifying our campuses, and enabling IU to advance and excel.

How to join

Age 41+: Make a minimum annual gift to IU of $2,000 with at least $1,000 of your gift designated to WHS.
Age 40 and under: Make a minimum annual gift to IU of $1,000 with at least $500 of your gift designated to WHS.

Learn how you can join the Well House Society

Courtesies

Athletic priority points for IU football and basketball season tickets
Imagine magazine print subscription
Invitations to special events
A personal contact at the IU Foundation

Contact

For information, contact:

812-855-8321
800-558-8311
whsiuf@indiana.edu

For me, philanthropy isn’t about getting your name on a wall. It’s about supporting the people and causes you believe in. And I’ve discovered something: Nothing is more gratifying than helping others.
Tony Moravec, Presidents Circle member

The 1820 Society: Honoring significant and sustained gifts

If you give at least $2,500 each calendar year, you will automatically be recognized by the 1820 Society. Recognition is granted no matter which area of IU you choose to support or how many gifts you make, as long as your total donations meet the minimum requirements.

Recognition levels

Partner: $2,500 to $4,999
Investor: $5,000 to $9,999
Leader: $10,000 and above

Courtesies

Invitations to campus and regional events
Insider communication from IU leaders
Other opportunities to stay connected with IU

Contact

For information, contact:
Christian Bowling
bowlincl@iu.edu

The Presidents Circle: Honoring philanthropic leaders

The Presidents Circle honors Indiana University's most generous donors. Members are people who have helped define the very character of IU. You and your household will be given lifetime memberships when your cumulative donations reach $100,000.

Courtesies

A framed medallion, struck using metal from the original carillon bells that once rang in the IU Bloomington Student Building, presented by the IU president at the annual Presidents Circle Induction Luncheon
A plaque displaying your name on the Presidents Circle honor wall at the
Indiana Memorial Union
Greater communication from IU and access to its leaders
Invitations to Presidents Circle events and important IU activities
Opportunities to purchase tickets to certain athletic and cultural events
Subscriptions to select IU and IUF publications

Recognition levels

Patron: $100,000
Associate: $500,000
Benefactor: $1,000,000
Fellow: $5,000,000
Founder: $10,000,000

Contact

For information, contact:

Brenda Espinoza
Sr. Donor Relations Associate
bespino@iu.edu
812-855-8474

Arbutus Society: Honoring planned gifts

Arbutus Society - Indiana University Foundation

When you document a planned gift to IU, we grant you membership in the Arbutus Society.

Ways to join the Arbutus Society

Leave a Bequest via your will or living trust
Establish a Charitable Gift Annuity and receive a guaranteed annuity payment for life
Create a Charitable Remainder Trust in return for an income stream for life
Designate a percentage or specific amount of a life insurance policy or retirement plan assets

Courtesies

An exclusive, annual event for Arbutus Society members, check out our latest event here
Invitations to lectures, exhibits, receptions, performances, and other special events

Contact

For information, contact:

Brian Yeley, JD
Associate Vice President, Gift Planning Services
byeley@indiana.edu

Chancellor's Circle: Recognizing unrestricted gifts to IUPUI

Unrestricted gifts are special because they can be directed to areas of immediate need, including supporting student success, enhancing community partnerships, capitalizing on unexpected opportunities, and building the foundation for new initiatives.

Courtesies

Invitations to special events
Regular communiqués offering an insider’s look at campus developments

Recognition levels

Faculty/Staff: $500
Individual: $1,000
Corporate: $2,500

Contact

For information, contact:

Linda Elkins
Senior Administrative Assistant
elkinsl@iu.edu

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Thanks & Recognition

Giving you the recognition you deserve

Well House Society: Honoring the importance of flexible funding

How to join

Courtesies

Contact

The 1820 Society: Honoring significant and sustained gifts

Recognition levels

Courtesies

Contact

The Presidents Circle: Honoring philanthropic leaders

Courtesies

Recognition levels

Contact

Arbutus Society: Honoring planned gifts

Ways to join the Arbutus Society

Courtesies

Contact

Chancellor's Circle: Recognizing unrestricted gifts to IUPUI

Courtesies

Recognition levels

Contact

Take a step toward society membership

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