Recognition Overview

Recognition of philanthropy is important. It communicates and encourages others to participate in advancing the mission of Kutztown University and is an important way to say thank you. The giving societies have been established without criteria of gift designation, therefore, you may donate to the area of the University that is most meaningful to you. Each giving society's requirements are outlined below.

The Tower Society recognizes donors who give a minimum of $1,000 or more, whether through a single gift or through gifts given via installments, during the Foundation's fiscal year, July 1st to June 30th. Within the Tower Society there are two recognized giving circles: The President's Circle and the Chairman's Circle. The President's Circle recognizes donors who give between $1,000 and $4,999 during the fiscal year, and the Chairman's Circle recognizes donors who give $5,000 or more during the fiscal year.

The Hancher Society recognizes donors who have created an endowed fund with the Foundation. The Hancher Society is named for George B. Hancher, whose endowment fund was a principal component in the Foundation’s establishment.

The Old Main Society recognizes donors who have made a provision in their estate plans to remember Kutztown University Foundation. These gifts can be in the form of a will, a trust, a charitable gift annuity, or life insurance.

The Golden Bear Society recognizes donors for consecutive years of giving. To maintain membership in the Golden Bear Society a donor must make a gift in each of the last three fiscal years. There is no gift minimum for recognition in the Golden Bear Society.