Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society
Recognizing benefactors who show significant lifetime giving.
Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society members are champions of transformation and excellence furthering the University’s mission by supporting new initiatives and elevating existing programs.
Named in honor of one of DePauw’s most generous benefactors, the Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society was established in 1987 to recognize DePauw alumni and friends whose transformational support enhances the quality of teaching and learning for students today and long into the future. The Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society honors individuals whose irrevocable contributions to DePauw over their lifetimes or through their estates total $100,000 or more.
This prestigious group of donors are recognized and celebrated for their tremendous support. Society members may specify degrees of anonymity for participation in the society to ensure their privacy.
Qualifying gifts include:
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Cash, including matching gifts
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Securities or other appreciated assets
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Irrevocable planned gifts, including funded charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts and charitable gift annuities
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Gifts in kind, including real estate, with value substantiated by appraisal
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Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society Recognition Levels |
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Trustee Associate Lifetime |
$100,000,000 + |
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East College Lifetime |
$50,000,000 - $99,999,999 |
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President’s Lifetime |
$25,000,000 - $49,999,999 |
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Old Gold Lifetime |
$10,000,000 - $24,999,999 |
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Charter Lifetime |
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 |
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Partner Lifetime |
$1,000,000 - $4,999,999 |
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Fellow Lifetime |
$500,000 - $999,999 |
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Lifetime |
$100,000 - $499,999 |
To make a gift toward your Washington C. DePauw Lifetime Society Membership contact Christian Shuck, associate vice president for development at christianshuck@depauw.edu or 765-658-4863.