Donor Recognition
Between May 1 and May 16, gifts made by check may experience processing delays while we transition to a new system. This includes all contributions to the University, Foundation, Alumni Association and WKMS. Online gifts will continue to be processed daily, with receipts sent via email.
For any questions or to check on the status of a gift, please call the Office of Development at 270-809-3001, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.
Donor Recognition Clubs
At ³Ô¹ÏÍø, we believe in honoring you, our donor, for your generous contributions. By making an annual gift to the University or through cumulative giving over a lifetime, you are important to us and will be recognized.
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- Rainey T. Wells Society
- President's Council
- Heritage Society
- 1922 Society
- Leadership Circle
- Dr. John W. Carr Society

Rainey T. Wells Society
The Rainey T. Wells Society recognizes ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most generous supporters with totals of cumulative and/or documented deferred gifts of $250,000 or more.
- Hope: $250,000 - $499,999
- Endeavor: $500,000 - $999,999
- Achievement: $1,000,000+
1922 Society
The 1922 Society was created in 2013 as an effort to honor ³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s history and to help build its future through an alumni scholarship endowment.
A gift of $1,922 made through the ³Ô¹ÏÍø State Office of Development will enroll you in the 1922 Society.


President's Council
Recognizes those who make a significant annual gift to support the mission and values of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
- Silver: $10,000 - $49,999
- Navy: $50,000 - $99,999
- Gold: $100,000+
Leadership Circle
Recognizes members of the Leadership Annual Giving program
- Silver: $1,000 - $2,499
- Navy: $2,500 - $4,999
- Gold: $5,000 - $9,999


Heritage Society
Gift planning offers many benefits to you and your family while also ensuring the continued success of ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Please share with us your intent to include ³Ô¹ÏÍø (³Ô¹ÏÍø State University Foundation, Inc.) in your estate plan and we will express our gratitude today by enrolling you in the Heritage Society.
Dr. John W. Carr Society
Recognizes long-term, consistent annual giving to ³Ô¹ÏÍø for twenty or more years.
