Recognition Societies

Recognition Societies

Annual Giving Clubs
These clubs recognize donors who contribute annually during each fiscal year, June 1 through May 31.

Membership to the following annual giving clubs is renewable on an annual basis. Gifts can be made individually, jointly by a couple, or through a combination of a personal gift that is matched by an employer. Membership in these clubs is listed each year in our annual report that is mailed to all of Tri-State's alumni and friends.

Ludvigsen Circle
Named after Elliott L. Ludvigsen, chairman of the Tri-State board from 1967-1973 and recipient of an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, this special group includes those individuals who contribute gifts of $5,000 or more in a fiscal year.

President's Society
This society recognizes the dedicated generosity of those individuals who contribute between $1,000 and $4,999 in a fiscal year.

Pillar Society
This society recognizes the generosity of those donors who have contributed $500 - $999.99 in a fiscal year.

Triangle Club
This club honors donors who have given between $250.00 and $499.99 in a fiscal year

Tower Club
Named after the historical tower of the Administration Building, this giving club recognizes those who contribute between $100 and $249.99 in a fiscal year.

Builder's Club
This club honors donors who have given up to $99.99 in a fiscal year.

Will your company match your gift?
Your gift to Trine University may be eligible for your employer's matching gift program. As a means of providing a community service, businesses and corporations often match and sometimes double the charitable contributions made by their employees, their employees' spouses and retirees.

If your company offers such a program, please obtain a matching gift form from your personnel or human resources office, and return it with your gift. Your company's match is added to your gift to determine your giving club level.