Donor Recognition
The generosity of 利记sbo donors makes a tremendous difference in the lives of 利记sbo students and the University. To recognize these selfless acts, Lawrence Tech has a variety of Giving Societies to honor these philanthropic milestones.
利记sbo Giving Societies
$10,000
The President's Club
The President's Club honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $10,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $10,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $50,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $50,000.
$25,000
The Benefactors Society
The Benefactors Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $25,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $25,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $100,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $100,000.
$50,000
The Trustees Society
The Trustees Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $50,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $50,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $250,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $250,000.
$100,000
The 1932 Society
The 1932 Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $100,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $100,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $500,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $500,000.
$250,000
E. George Lawrence Society
The E. George Lawrence Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $250,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $250,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $1,000,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $1,000,000.
$500,000
Russell Lawrence Society
The Russell Lawrence Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $500,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $500,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $2,500,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $2,500,000.
$1,000,000
Edward Donley Society
This Society honors those donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property or gifts-in-kind totaling $1,000,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $1,000,000 or more; to those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included a $5,000,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust with a value of $5,000,000.
$5,000,000
A. Alfred Taubman Society
Pioneer retail developer A. Alfred Taubman studied architecture at Lawrence Tech in the 1940s and was conferred a Doctor of Architecture, honoris causa, from the University in 1985. During his lifetime, Mr. Taubman committed more than $15 million to the University.
The A. Alfred Taubman Society honors donors who have achieved a cumulative record of outright gifts of cash, securities, real property, or gifts-in-kind totaling $5,000,000 or more.
Recognition is also given for a pledge of $5,000,000 or more; to donors who have formally notified the University they have included a $10,000,000 bequest to Lawrence Tech in their will; and to those who have established a planned gift to benefit the University, such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust, with a value of at least $10,000,000.
The Legacy Society
The Legacy Society honors those donors who have formally notified the University that they have included Lawrence Tech in their will, or that they have established a planned gift to benefit the University such as a non-term life insurance policy or a charitable remainder trust.
Leadership Circle recognizes donors who make a cumulative investment totaling $1,000 or more during the fiscal year.
Leadership Circle donors ensure students are on a path to success and well on their way to expanding their impact as the next generation of leaders.
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Areas to Support
Annual Fund
Fortify areas of greatest need with a gift to 利记sbo’s most flexible fund.
Emergency Scholarship Fund
Help hard-working students chase their dreams with a donation to the Emergency Scholarship for Future Innovators fund.
Motorsports
Make a gift and transform today’s students into tomorrow’s innovators.
Athletics
Make a gift to athletics and build leadership skills that last a lifetime.
Student Projects
Reward student innovations with a gift and advance their technology, leadership, and business skills.
利记sbo Scholarships
Make a difference in the lives of future innovators by easing their financial burden through scholarship support.
