Recognition Societies
L'Enfant Society
The L'Enfant Society is named for the architect
of the city of Washington, Pierre-Charles L'Enfant,
whose vision guided its growth. The most
prestigious of GW's gift societies, the L'Enfant
Society recognizes donors whose generosity and
foresight have a transformational and enduring
impact on GW. Membership is extended to individuals,
corporations, and foundations whose annual or
cumulative giving totals are $5 million or more.
1821 Benefactors
Established in 2004, this esteemed Society was
named in honor of the year the University was
founded, and embodies both the spirit of GW
and the spirit of private philanthropy. Membership
is extended to individuals, corporations, and
foundations whose annual or cumulative
giving totals are $1,000,000 to $4,999,999.
George Washington Society
Established in 1990, the George Washington
Society was named to honor the forward-thinking
spirit of the University's namesake, whose vision
has guided GW's growth. Membership in the
George Washington Society is extended to
alumni and friends whose annual or cumulative
giving totals are $500,000 to $999,999. The
requirement for membership was changed
for the first time in 2007. Donors who have
given a total of $100,000 to $499,999 prior to
September 1, 2007, have been granted
membership in this Society.
Tempietto Circle of the Heritage Society
The Tempietto Circle is named for the campus
landmark that so thoroughly symbolizes GW,
its history and traditions. The Tempietto Circle
recognizes individuals whose commitment to
the University today will have a transforming
impact tomorrow. Membership is extended
to those individuals who make documented,
planned gifts of $500,000 or more.
Heritage Society
The Heritage Society honors alumni, friends,
faculty, and staff who have chosen to support
the University through planned gifts. GW recognizes
the significant role that these donors play in ensuring
the University's future and acknowledges
their philanthropic leadership and vision.
Membership in the Heritage Society is granted
to individuals who make documented, planned
gifts to the University in any amount.
Mount Vernon Society
The Mount Vernon Society is named for the
home of President George Washington, a site
that inspired his visionary leadership. The Mount
Vernon Society honors individuals who are leaders
in guiding the University's continued growth.
Membership in this Society is extended to alumni
and friends who make gifts of $250,000 or more
between July 1 and June 30 of each fiscal year.
Foggy Bottom Society
The Foggy Bottom Society is named for the location
of GW's main campus, a site that embodies the
powerful spirit guiding the University's growth.
The Society honors alumni and friends who
make gifts of $100,000 to $249,999 between
July 1 and June 30 of each fiscal year.
College Hill Society
College Hill was the name of the first campus when
the University was established as the Columbian
College in 1821. The College Hill Society honors the
vision and commitment that are the foundation of
GW's strength. Membership is extended to alumni
and friends who make gifts of $25,000 to $99,999
between July 1 and June 30 of each fiscal year.
Luther Rice Society
The Luther Rice Society is named for the founder of Columbian College, now The George Washington University. In 1821, driven by President George Washington's vision, Luther Rice lobbied President James Monroe and Congress to officially charter the institution and raised the $6,000 needed to purchase land for the Columbian College. Members of the Luther Rice Society carry on the tradition laid forth by George Washington and Luther Rice by helping GW raise its status as a world-class institution. Membership is extended to alumni and friends who make gifts of $1,000 to $24,999 between July 1 and June 30 of each fiscal year, and to recent graduates who make annual gifts of $250 to $999.