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.
You can preserve the one-of-a-kind IU experience.
One percent makes a difference for all
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.
Support when and where IU needs it
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 following map to explore just a few.
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 underMake a minimum annual gift to iu of $1,000 with at least $500 of your gift designated to WHS.
Ways to give
When you make a gift to the Well House Society, you have options to give in a way that best matches your gift and goals. For help making or planning your gift, email us at whsiuf@iu.edu.
A recurring gift is a win-win: It saves you time and effort and makes a lasting difference at IU. Plus, it allows you break your gift into smaller amounts given over time rather than giving a single lump sum.
To make recurring gift, simply choose your gift frequency (monthly or annually) and enter your gift amount.
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.
Contact our team for more information on making a pledge.
If your employer matches charitable gifts, you can utilize that match to meet the donation threshold for joining the Well House Society. For example, if you’re age 41 or older, you can make a $1,000 gift to the Well House Society. Combined with your company’s $1,000 match, the $2,000 total gift meets the minimum annual donation for Well House Society membership.
Courtesies
As a Well House Society member, you’ll enjoy:
Athletic Priority Points
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.
Big Red Bash
Tailgate with IU's closest friends and supporters at the annual Big Red Bash event. Don’t forget your candy stripes!
Special IU Events
You’re invited to exclusive IU events and celebrations throughout the year including the Well House Society Signature Event, WHS dinners across the country, and receptions at the IU Auditorium.
Quarterly Well House Society e-newsletter
The latest Well House Society news and happenings will be delivered straight to your inbox.
Personal contact at IU Foundation
You’ll have one-on-one support from the 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
Ready to join?
Make your gift now or contact us if you have any questions. We're here to help.
Phone: 800-558-8311
Email: whsiuf@iu.edu
To give by check, mail to:
Post Office Box 6460
Indianapolis, IN 46206