Giving Societies
The President’s Club
The President’s Club is a distinguished group of some of Hillsdale’s most loyal and generous supporters.
When you join the President’s Club, you choose to commit at ten-year or lifetime levels. The levels described below are for ten-year memberships. Matching gifts from employers may be fully applied to these commitments.
By joining, you will directly support the education of Hillsdale College students and defend liberty through Imprimis, free online courses, and our K-12 initiatives. Your involvement at any giving level helps us continue to refuse EVERY PENNY of taxpayer funds—even indirectly in the form of student grants and loans.
As a member, you will be among the first invited to exclusive, invitation-only National Leadership Seminars, Center for Constructive Alternatives seminars, educational cruises with Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and College staff, and special events, including our annual Constitutional Day celebration in Washington, D.C. These events typically feature intelligent speakers giving presentations on timely, relevant topics. They attract hundreds of dedicated Hillsdale friends and supporters who come to learn and spend time with other like-minded people.
Other benefits of membership include…
- A framed certificate of membership from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn
- A published photograph in The President’s Club News
- Reserved seating at events, including during Commencement in May
- An invitation as an honored guest at the President’s Club Breakfast during Commencement Weekend
- Recognition at the Dow Leadership Center and the Kirby Center
- Special invitations throughout the year in correlation with your membership level
Giving amount: $15,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($125 per month, or $1,500 a year)
Giving amount: $25,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($209 per month, or $2,500 a year)
Giving amount: $50,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($417 per month, or $5,000 a year)
President’s Club – Lifetime Membership
You can also join the President’s Club at a lifetime level of support. We offer four lifetime levels, during which you will enjoy all the benefits listed above…for life.
Giving amount: $100,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($834 per month, or $10,000 a year)
Giving amount: $250,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($2,084 per month, or $25,000 a year)
Giving amount: $500,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($4,167 per month, or $50,000 a year)
Giving amount: $1,000,000 or more, given outright or over ten years ($8,334 per month, or $100,000 a year)
The Legacy Society
The Legacy Society of Hillsdale College recognizes those who generously designate the College as a beneficiary of their estate. Established in 2020, the Legacy Society is for generous, intelligent patriots who seek to firmly establish a legacy of liberty and learning with their estate gift to Hillsdale.
As a generous member, you will be among the first invited to National Leadership Seminars, Center for Constructive Alternatives seminars, educational cruises with Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and College staff, and special events, including the annual Constitutional Day celebration.
Other benefits of membership include…
- A framed certificate of membership from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn
- A published photograph in The President’s Club News
- Reserved seating at events, including during commencement
- An invitation as an honored guest at The President’s Club Breakfast during Commencement Weekend
- Recognition at the Dow Leadership Center, the Kirby Center, and the Roche Sports Complex
As a Legacy Society member, you may stipulate the use of your gift as unrestricted, designated, or as a named endowment to ensure the proper stewardship of your legacy as you intend.
You can join the Legacy Society with a bequest gift of ANY amount. Simply complete, sign, and return a Bequest Form.
Irrevocable gifts include Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, and similar. Revocable gifts include beneficiary designations and bequests in revocable wills or trusts.
Giving amount: $100,000+ Irrevocable; $250,000+ Revocable
Irrevocable gifts include Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, and similar. Revocable gifts include beneficiary designations and bequests in revocable wills or trusts.
Giving amount: $250,000+ Irrevocable, $500,000 Revocable
Irrevocable gifts include Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, and similar. Revocable gifts include beneficiary designations and bequests in revocable wills or trusts.
Giving amount: $500,000+ Irrevocable, $1,000,000+ Revocable
Irrevocable gifts include Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, and similar. Revocable gifts include beneficiary designations and bequests in revocable wills or trusts.
Ensure Your Gift is Used How YOU Intend
When you let us know you’ve included a gift to Hillsdale College in your will, trust, or estate, we can make sure your legacy is secured. Provide us with documentation today, and we’ll make sure your intentions are respected and honored.
The Impact of Your Giving
$1,200
Fund the publication and distribution of Imprimis.
Imprimis reaches 6.7 million readers with timely topics from a constitutional perspective.
$12,000
Support our K-12 Education Office.
Hillsdale K-12 schools bring classical education to our youngest citizens, developing hearts and improving minds.
$65,000
Fund scholarships for Hillsdale students.
The majority of Hillsdale students benefit from financial assistance to attend college. Your support helps Hillsdale offer scholarships while maintaining its financial independence.
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