Memorial and In Honor Gifts

Tribute gifts are a thoughtful way to commemorate special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. These gifts can also serve as a special expression of sympathy by honoring the memory of a relative, classmate, friend or co-worker.  Memorial or tribute gifts may be designated to The Fund for DePauw or a specific existing department or fund.

Honor and memorial gifts will be placed in The Fund for DePauw unless otherwise indicated by the donor or the family.

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The family of (name of deceased) requests donations be made to DePauw University to support (area of choosing).  Memorial gifts may be made online at www.depauw.edu/give; by phone at 765-658-4208 or by mailing a check to the office of development and alumni engagement , DePauw University, 201 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, IN  46135. 

If you would like to discuss establishing a permanent memorial or may wish to establish a legacy gift by endowing a gift to live in perpetuity at DePauw contact Dawna Wilson, Executive Director of Donor Relations at dwwilson@depauw.edu or 765-658-4213.

Endowed funds may be started with a gift of $100,000.