Recognition Societies
Saint John's has established several honorary giving societies to recognize donors for their loyalty and high-level support. Donors are accorded membership in three benefactor societies based on their cumulative, deferred giving and annual giving.
Cumulative Giving - The Founders Society
Established in 2004, the Founders Society recognizes those who, through a one-time gift or through years of giving, have contributed $50,000 or more to Saint John's University or any of its sponsored programs.
| Cumulative Giving - The Founders Society | |
|---|---|
| Wimmer Founders | $5 million or more |
| Di Marogna Founders | $1 million to $4,999,999 |
| Wittman Founders | $500,000 to $999,999 |
| Riss Founders | $250,000 to $499,999 |
| Muckenthaler Founders | $100,000 to $249,999 |
| Greil Founders | $50,000 to $99,999 |
Planned Giving - The Benedictine Legacy Society
Established in 2000, The Benedictine Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have included Saint John's University or Abbey in their estate plans or who have made provisions for the university through a life income gift.
Annual Giving - The Fellows Society
Established in 1971, the Fellows Society recognizes benefactors who contribute $1,000 or more to the Student Fund yearly.
Established in 2009, the Young Fellows Society recognizes benefactors from the most recent ten graduating classes who contribute $500 to $999 to the Student Fund yearly.
| Annual Giving - The Fellows Society | |
|---|---|
| Don Talafous Fellows | $25,000 or more |
| Donald LeMay Fellows | $10,000 to $24,999 |
| Virgil Michel Fellows | $5,000 to $9,999 |
| Martin Schirber Fellows | $2,500 to $4,999 |
| Walter Reger Fellows | $1,000 to $2,499 |
| Young Fellows | $500 to $999 |