Donor Honor Roll

Each gift makes a positive impact on the lives of Washburn students. The individuals and organizations listed below stepped forward as loyal supporters during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Without the generosity of these individuals and businesses, Washburn would not be able to carry out our mission of success at the highest standard. Thank you for your loyal support of Washburn University. Click the image to view the Bell Tower publication.

Bell Tower Club Honor Roll

The Bell Tower Club recognizes donors who made a contribution of $1,000 or more in cash gifts, pledge payments or gifts of stock during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

Bell Tower Society Luminaries ($50,000 +)

Bell Tower Society Dignitaries ($25,000 - $49,999)

Bell Tower Society Principals ($20,000 - $24,999)

Bell Tower Society Partners ($15,000 - $19,999)

Bell Tower Society Visionaries ($10,000 - $14,999)

Bell Tower Society Champions ($7,500 - $9,999)

Bell Tower Society Leaders ($5,000 - $7,499)

Bell Tower Directors ($3,500 - $4,999)

Bell Tower Ambassadors ($2,500 - $3,499)

Bell Tower Notables ($1,500 - $2,499)

Bell Tower Guardians ($1,000 - $1,499)


Blue & White Club Honor Roll

The Blue & White Club recognizes donors who made contributions between $1 and $999 in cash gifts, pledge payments or gifts of stock during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

Blue & White Society Benefactors ($500 - $999)

Blue & White Society Pacesetters ($250 - $499)

Blue & White Society Investors ($100 - $249)

Blue & White Society Patrons ($50 - $99)

Blue & White Society Sponsors ($.01 - $49)


Lincoln Society ($50,000+ in Lifetime Giving)

The Lincoln Society recognizes lifetime, cumulative contributions and pledges of our donors at the $50,000 and above level.  These donors have made a commitment to invest in Washburn University.  Their generosity and continuous support is deeply appreciated by the students, faculty, and staff their gifts touch.


Paramount Club ($2,000,000+)

Summit Club ($1,000,000+)

Governor's Club ($500,000+)

Regent's Club ($250,000+)

President's Club ($100,000+)

Founders Club ($50,000+)



Significant Gifts

The Significant Gifts section honors those donors who made a gift or pledge commitment of $25,000 or more to Washburn University during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.  Their names may also appear in other sections of the Donor Honor Roll; however, we would like to make a special effort to recognize their commitment to Washburn in this section.


Significant Gifts-in-Kind

Significant Gifts-in-Kind are considered to be at an estimated value of $5,000 or greater.


Whiting Society

The Whiting Society recognizes the very special legacy donors who have included Washburn University in their estate plans.