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Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lifetime Society

Recognizing benefactors who show significant lifetime giving.

Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s most generous benefactors, the Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lifetime Society was established in 1987 to recognize Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni and friends whose transformational support enhances the quality of teaching and learning for students today and long into the future. The Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lifetime Society honors individuals whose irrevocable contributions to Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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:

  • Cash, including matching gifts

  • Securities or other appreciated assets

  • Irrevocable planned gifts, including funded charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts and charitable gift annuities

  • Gifts in kind, including real estate, with value substantiated by appraisal

Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lifetime Society

Recognition Levels

Trustee Associate Lifetime

$100,000,000 +

East College Lifetime

$50,000,000 - $99,999,999

President’s Lifetime

$25,000,000 - $49,999,999

Old Gold Lifetime

$10,000,000 - $24,999,999

Charter Lifetime

$5,000,000 - $9,999,999

Partner Lifetime

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999

Fellow Lifetime

$500,000 - $999,999

Lifetime

$100,000 - $499,999

To make a gift toward your Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lifetime Society Membership contact Christian Shuck, associate vice president for development at christianshuck@depauw.edu or 765-658-4863.

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Who was Washington C. Â鶹ÊÓƵ? He was Â鶹ÊÓƵ's first great benefactor. In 1884, Indiana Asbury College was renamed in recognition of his support of the institution.