Donor Recognition and Societies
Bowling Green State University is grateful to all donors and recognizes their extraordinary commitment to our institution. Our ability to uphold our commitment as a high-research, nationally ranked, comprehensive university is possible because of the commitment of alumni and friends who provide generous support.
While every contribution, regardless of its size, is immensely valuable, there are special categories of donors who go above and beyond, exemplifying a deep commitment to the priorities they support. We recognize and applaud this support with donor recognition societies.
We celebrate all donor recognition society members at our Celebration of Philanthropy event during Homecoming each year. Recognition society members also are featured on the digital donor recognition wall in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
For more information on these societies, email our office or call 419-372-2424.
Donors who make a gift for three consecutive fiscal years – any gift, to any program, college or scholarship of your choice – are recognized as Carillon Society members. Your generous giving helps shape the experiences of our Falcon students.
BGSU’s Leadership Circle level recognizes those who make an investment of $1,000 or more throughout the fiscal year.
Leadership Circle members make an immediate impact through their support as they meet the needs of our students and strengthen our programs. Last fiscal year, BGSU Leadership Circle gifts totaled more than $21.7 million to support current and future generations of Falcons.
The Presidents Club acknowledges donors that attain lifetime giving levels of $15,000 or more. Founded in 1966, The Presidents Club is a distinguished group of donors committed to strategically moving the University forward and advancing its mission. Members are acknowledged for their significant contributions and impact.
Contributions support various initiatives, including research, scholarships, infrastructure improvements and academic enhancements. Donors offer their philanthropic and leadership support and share a continuing commitment to this great institution.
The Presidents Club levels
- Pinnacle Society – lifetime gifts of $10M and above
- Cartwright Society – lifetime gifts of $5M to $9,999,999
- Williams Society – lifetime gifts of $1M to $4,999,999
- Prout Society – lifetime gifts of $500,000 to $999,999
- Jerome Society – lifetime gifts of $250,000 to $499,999
- Moore Society – lifetime gifts of $100,000 to $249,999
- Olscamp Society – lifetime gifts of $50,000 to $99,999
- Ribeau Society– lifetime gifts of $25,000 to $49,999
- Founders Society – lifetime gifts of $15,000 to $24,999
The 1910 Society recognizes the support of alumni and friends who have designated and documented a planned gift to the BGSU Foundation, Inc. Membership in this society includes all individuals who include a provision to support the University through a bequest, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, provision in their retirement plan or IRA, life insurance policy, or other estate commitment.
The 1910 Society recognizes over 675 alumni and friends committed to the University’s future. If you have already included the BGSU Foundation, Inc. in your estate plans, please contact our Office for Gift Planning to receive recognition for your generosity.
Updated: 02/18/2025 10:08AM