The Lifetime Giving Societies is WPI’s most prestigious donor recognition program and offers levels of experience for its members. Originating with the Presidential Founders Society and the 1865 Society, the WPI Giving Societies have now expanded to include a total of six recognition groups that celebrate lifetime philanthropy of $100,000 to more than $10 million.
The name of each society is intimately connected to the history of WPI. Like our founders, each society member has made a remarkable commitment to the university. Collectively, they form a strong cornerstone on which WPI flourishes today.
Individuals become members based on their outright gifts, spousal gifts, corporate matching gifts, pledges, family foundation gifts, and documented planned gifts.
| Membership Level | Donation |
|---|---|
| Founders Society | $100,000 - $499,999 |
| Goddard Society | $500,000 - $999,999 |
| 1865 Society | $1,000,000 - $2,499,999 |
| Salisbury Society | $2,500,000 - $4,999,999 |
| Washburn Society | $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 |
| Boynton Society | $10,000,000+ |