There are many ways you can impact IU, but only support of the Well House Society helps IU address unexpected areas of need and opportunity. This kind of support is essential to preserving and enhancing the IU experience for students, staff, faculty, and friends.
State funding and tuition cover only a portion of the total cost it takes to deliver IU’s life-changing experience and world-class education. Charitable giving offsets much of the difference; however, nearly 99 percent of these gifts are designated for a particular IU cause.
This makes the remaining 1 percent of philanthropic gifts—flexible funding used at the discretion of IU’s president—particularly vital to IU.
These gifts support needs that might otherwise go unanswered, such as emergency scholarship assistance and cultural programs that enrich campus life.
IU presidents have used Well House Society funds to support a wide array of IU causes that impact some of the most beloved and essential parts of the IU experience. From pioneering programs and facilities to historic traditions and campus treasures, the Well House Society has its fingerprints on many important initiatives across IU. Browse the map below to explore just a few.
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.
Former IU president Herman B Wells famously said, “When you build, build for a long time.” Pledging a gift to the Well House Society makes it easy to do just that.
Consider the impact of making a five-year pledge to give either $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000 annually—our three most common giving levels—to the Well House Society:
In addition, making a five-year pledge enables you to think beyond the annual gift you’re capable of giving at the moment to the greater impact you hope to make at IU and ensure that the University is prepared to address sudden needs and seize timely opportunities, all while automating and simplifying your annual giving process.
Make your pledge now. Contact us to start planning your gift now.
Supporting Well House Society helps you cheer on your favorite teams! Your WHS gift earns athletic priority points for IU football and basketball season tickets.
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You’re invited to exclusive IU events and celebrations throughout the year, such as Big Red Bash, a special tailgate for IU's closest friends and supporters.
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Receive a print subscription to Imagine magazine, featuring stories of fascinating breakthroughs, innovations, and achievements from around IU.
Learn moreYou’ll also get updates on the latest IU happenings sent straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll have a personal contact at IU Foundation to assist with needs and inquiries.
Members of the Well House Society are among IU’s most steadfast supporters. Their backing is vital to the university’s wellbeing, allowing us to respond to unexpected and urgent needs, including emergency scholarship assistance to students. I look forward to working with the Well House Society to collectively strengthen IU’s capacity to transform the lives of students, families, and our communities.
Pamela Whitten, President, Indiana University
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