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Donor Recognition Programs

Burton Society
The Marion L. Burton Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $10,000,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $10,000,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $15,000,000 or more; a pooled income fund gift of $15,000,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $15,000,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $15,000,000.

Haven Society
The Erastus O. Haven Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $5,000,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $5,000,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $7,500,000 or more; a pooled income fund gift of $7,500,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $7,500,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $7,500,000.

Angell Society
The James B. Angell Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $1,000,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $1,000,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $1,500,000 or more; a pooled income fund gift of $1,500,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $1,500,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $1,500,000.

Ruthven Society
The Alexander G. Ruthven Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $500,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $500,000 or more payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer in trust of $750,000 or more; a pooled income fund gift of $750,000 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer by will of $750,000 or more; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $800,000.

Hutchins Society
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.

Tappan Society
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.

Presidents Club
The oldest of the University's Presidential recognition levels, the Presidents Club honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts totaling $15,000 or more.

Recognition is also given for a pledge of $15,000 payable over a period of five years; an irrevocable transfer of $22,500 or more a pooled income fund gift of $22,500 or more; a signed gift declaration and binding agreement for an intended transfer of $22,500 or more by will; or the purchase of a non-term life insurance policy with a face value of at least $50,000.

Monteith Society
To be recognized in the John Monteith Society, you must:

  • Make a gift in any amount to the University of Michigan from your estate
  • Sign a John Monteith Society Statement of Intent
If you are already recognized at one of the Presidential Societies levels, you may also become a member of the John Monteith Society by meeting the above requirements.

If you would like to be recognized as a member of the John Monteith Society and at one of the Presidential Societies levels, you may qualify for dual recognition through an estate gift if you provide the University with:

  • A statement binding your estate to a gift amount required for recognition in one of the Presidential Societies levels

    Burton Society $15,000,000
    Haven Society $7,500,000
    Angell Society $1,500,000
    Ruthven Society $750,000
    Hutchins Society $150,000
    Tappan Society $75,000
    Presidents Club $30,000

  • A copy of the portion of your estate plan pertaining to your estate gift to the University, and
  • A signed John Monteith Society Statement of Intent
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