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BEING RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR GIFT

The options are endless when you are a donor to the Department of Internal Medicine!

How am I recognized in the Department of Internal Medicine?

The Department of Internal Medicine recognizes our donors who make significant gifts of $10,000 and greater. Types of donor recognitions include:

What are the University Presidential Societies?

The Presidential Societies, named for former University of Michigan presidents, recognize donors who have made significant gifts to the University. Individual donors are eligible when their cumulative giving total reaches $15,000, including pledges and matching gifts. Corporations, foundations, and associations are eligible when their gifts total $50,000.

Donor recognition opportunities include event invitations to exclusive University events, profiling in University communication materials, and each level of the Presidential Societies receives a unique memento.

Presidents Club
Founded in 1961, the Presidents Club is the first tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $15,000 or more to the University.

Henry P. Tappan Society
Henry Philip Tappan, the first president of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, brought distinguished scholars to the University and urged them to conduct research as well as teach. The Tappan Society, created in 1978, is the second tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more to the University.

Harry B. Hutchins Society
Harry Burns Hutchins, University president from 1909 through 1920, was the first president to understand how Michigan alumni could be a significant political and financial resource for the University. The Hutchins Society, created in 1987, is the third tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more to the University.

Alexander G. Ruthven Society
Alexander Grant Ruthven, University president from 1929 through 1951, initiated a corporate organizational structure of deans, vice presidents, and registrars to carry out most administrative matters. The University's organizational structure today builds on Ruthven's achievement. The Ruthven Society, created in 1987, is the fourth tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more to the University.

James B. Angell Society
James Burrill Angell, University president from 1871 through 1909, was known for his engaging personality and his ability to negotiate effective compromises. He was the first president who actively promoted the enrollment of women students. The Angell Society, created in 1978, is the fifth tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $1 million or more to the University.

Erastus O. Haven Society
Erastus Otis Haven, president of the University from 1863 through 1869, broadened the curriculum significantly. During his presidency, the country's first university hospital was established, providing medical students with the opportunity to work directly with patients. The Haven Society, created in 1997, is the sixth tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $5 million or more to the University.

Marion L. Burton Society
Marion LeRoy Burton, president of the University from 1920 through 1925, developed a comprehensive building program for the Ann Arbor campus, with some of Michigan's most notable structures planned or constructed during his administration. The Burton Society, created in 1997, is the seventh tier of giving in the Presidential Societies, recognizing donors who have made cumulative gifts of $10 million or more to the University.

Are bequest intentions recognized by the University?

Indeed they are. The John Monteith Society, named after an early visionary of public education in Michigan who helped outline early plans for the University of Michigan in Detroit in 1817, recognizes all those who have indicated that their estate plans include a bequest to the University of Michigan, have signed a statement of such intent and have filed a copy of the relevant portions of their estate documents with the University. Irrevocable bequests may also qualify for recognition in the Presidential Societies.

Who do I contact for more information?

The development office will be able to help you discover the Department of Internal Medicine and will help you with our gift recognition opportunities. Please contact the development office at (734) 998-7012 or email at intmed-development@med.umich.edu.