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Your Generosity Makes An Impact

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Thanking you is our privilege

With you at our side, we are stronger, bolder and steadfast in our mission. Learn more about how we recognize your investment in Wichita State.

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Wichtita State Student Austin Nordyke majoriting in Engineering Technology is inside the Rhatigan Student center

WSU student Austin Nordyke, an engineering technology major, shown here in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Annual Impact Report

Our annual impact report shares the financial outcomes for the year as well as the stories behind some of the remarkable gifts made to Wichita State.

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Donors like you give Wichita State the margin of excellence that is unattainable without private support. Your stories are unique and help make Wichita State extraordinary. With you at our side, we are stronger, bolder and steadfast in our mission. Learn more about some of the ways we recognize your investment in Wichita State.

Wichita State University Foundation's Society of 1895 member recognition celebration

WSU Foundation's Society of 1895 member recognition celebration.

Society of 1895

In 1895, 30 men and women comprised the first class of Fairmount College in Wichita. They, along with the faculty and founders, served as the foundation from which the University of Wichita emerged, and now, Wichita State University. The Society of 1895 draws its name from this proud legacy and honors alumni and friends who have included a gift to Wichita State in their estate plans. The university would not be where it is today without this meaningful support. As a Society of 1895 member, you are invited to a special luncheon held in your honor so you can hear how your legacy gift will continue to help advance Wichita State University.

Society of 1895 level

  • A designated gift to Wichita State in your estate plan
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Fairmount Society

Our most distinguished supporters become members of The Fairmount Society, an elite group of the most passionate and loyal Wichita State supporters you’ll ever meet. We honor our new members and celebrate those who reach significant philanthropic milestones at the Fairmount Society dinner held each spring. Fairmount Society members are also members of the President’s Club, which hosts a special celebration each fall.

Recognition in the Fairmount Society is granted at these levels of total giving:

  • Lifetime Achievement member – Donations exceed $1 million
  • Lifetime Distinction member – Contributions between $500,000 and $1 million
  • Lifetime member – Donations between $250,000 and $500,000
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Mike & Susan Lamb visit with Martin and Donna Perline at Wichita State University's President's Club member celebration

Mike and Susan Lamb visit with Martin and Donna Perline at the Fairmount Society celebration.

Guests enjoying a delectable dinner to celebrate the new members and lifetime member achievements of Wichita State University's President's Giving Club

Guests enjoy dinner and camaraderie at the annual event to celebrate new members and lifetime member achievements in the President's Club.

The President's Club

President’s Club members are committed to supporting the priorities and initiatives of the university through their annual and lifetime giving. As a member of this group, you have the opportunity to hear from WSU President Rick Muma at an annual fall celebration to honor new members and those who have reached a milestone of giving.

President Club giving levels

  • Lifetime members – $100,000 to $249,000
  • Annual members – $5,000 to $19,000 during  a fiscal year,
    from July 1 to June 30
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