The Henry P. Tappan Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $50,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $50,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $75,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $75,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $100,000.