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Chicago Society
The Chicago Society is a community of generous alumni and friends who have made aggregate gifts of $2,500 or more throughout the University during the fiscal year.
The University's extraordinary commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and scholarship is strengthened through the generous financial support, volunteerism, and dedication of Chicago Society members.
Chicago Society Recognition Tiers
Trustees Leadership Council: $100,000 - $499,999
Trustees Council: $50,000 - $99,999
President's Council: $25,000 - $49,999
University Associates: $10,000 - $24,999
Fellows Circle: $5,000 - $9,999
Scholars Circle: $2,500 - $4,999
Chicago Society recognizes the following vehicles of financial support during the fiscal year:
- Cash
- Matching gifts
- Securities and property
- Pledge payments
- Gifts-in-kind
Members of the Chicago Society are honored annually at exclusive regional Celebrate Chicago events and are recognized in the University of Chicago Honor Roll each year.
