The Harry B. Hutchins Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $100,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $100,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $150,000 or more; a pooled income fund gift of $150,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $150,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $200,000.