Giving Societies

Inspired by UD's neighborhood porches and the sense of community they help create, the Front Porch Society recognizes everyone who makes annual gifts to the University for three or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1 – June 30). Gifts can be in any amount and can be designated to any area of the University. Your gift every year makes a difference every day.

Membership Levels:

• Kiefaber: 25+ consecutive fiscal years
• Stonemill: 15-24 consecutive fiscal years
• Lawnview: 6-14 consecutive fiscal years
• Chambers: 3-5 consecutive fiscal years

Named for the year of the founding of the University, the 1850 Society is composed of those who give at least $1,850 during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). This amount may be a one-time gift or an accumulation of gifts during that time period.

Once your gifts reach the $1,850 level during a fiscal year, you are automatically a member. To keep your membership, you need to maintain this level of giving each fiscal year.

Membership Levels:

• Mary: $50,000+
• Mission: $25,000-$49,999
• Community: $10,000-$24,999
• Inclusivity: $5,000-$9,999
• Faith: $1,850-$4,999

In 1850, John Stuart transferred his 120-acre farm to the Marianists for a medal of St. Joseph and a promise of payment. Stuart’s belief in the Marianists and their vision for education changed the world. Members of the John Stuart Society share this bold vision with cumulative giving of $100,000 or more.

Lifetime giving of $100,000 qualifies you for membership in the John Stuart Society, and your membership is lifelong.

Membership Levels:

• Nazareth Circle: $25,000,000+
• Adèle Circle: $10,000,000 – $24,999,999
• St. Mary's Circle: $5,000,000 – $9,999,999
• Dewberry Circle: $2,500,000 – $4,999,999
• Chaminade Circle: $1,000,000 – $2,499,999
• St. Joseph's Circle: $500,000 – $999,999
• Medallion Circle:  $100,000 – $499,999

Leo Meyer Society members follow in the footsteps of the pioneering priest who helped found the University and provide the funds necessary to offer outstanding educational opportunities for centuries to come by making a commitment to UD through their wills and other planned gifts.

Yes. You can designate your gift to any area of campus you are passionate about, and that designation will count towards a giving society.

Yes, of course!

Yes, donors are often a part of multiple giving societies based on giving levels and frequency.

Yes, spouses and partners are automatically members.