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Honor Roll of Donors

Augustana values the support from all its benefactors who are listed on the college’s Honor Roll of Donors. We thank the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who annually support the college, and whose lifetime giving helps secure Augustana’s future.

This is a listing for gifts received from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Perpetual giving recognition

Augustana FoundersIndividuals who have chosen to benefit the college through their estate plans or other planned giving arrangements. If you have named Augustana in your estate plans, please contact Colbie Andes, 309-794-7592, so that we may include you in Augustana Founders recognition.

Augustana Founders In Memoriam Individuals who have chosen to benefit the college through their estate plans or other planned giving arrangements.

Lifetime giving recognition societies

Cornerstone Society provides special recognition and honor for donors whose lifetime giving to the college reach or surpass $10 million.

Cornerstone Society Corporations, Foundations and Organizations  provides special recognition and honor for corporations, foundations and organizations whose lifetime giving to the college reach or surpass $10 million.

Old Main Society provides special recognition and honor for donors whose lifetime giving to the college reach $1,000,000 - $9,999,999.

Old Main Society Corporations, Foundations and Organizations provides special recognition and honor for donors whose lifetime giving to the college reach $1,000,000 - $9,999,999.

Bell Tower Society provides recognition for donors whose lifetime giving to the college reach $500,000 - $999,999.

Bell Tower Society Corporations, Foundations and Organizations provides recognition for corporations, foundations and organizations whose cumulative lifetime giving to any designation achieves $500,000 - $999,999.

Society of 1860  provides recognition for donors whose cumulative lifetime giving to any designation achieves $250,000 - $499,999.

Society of 1860 Corporations, Foundations and Organizations provides recognition for corporations, foundations and organizations whose cumulative lifetime giving to any designation achieves $250,000 - $499,999.

Annual giving recognition

Annual giving recognition is based on gifts received during the college's fiscal year, July 1-June 30. Gifts to WVIK and Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center are included. Corporate matching gifts are recognized in the year the match is received.

Recognition levels are:

1860 Club recognizes donors whose total cumulative annual giving to all designations (including match credit for corporate matching gifts received) is $1,860-plus.

1860 Club Corporations, Foundations and Organizations recognizes corporations, foundations and organizations whose total cumulative annual giving to all designations (including match credit for corporate matching gifts received) is $1,860-plus.

The Presidents Society recognizes donors whose total cumulative annual giving to all designations (including match credit for corporate matching gifts received) is $1,000-$1,859.

The Presidents Society Young Alumni recognizes alumni who are graduates of the last decade, whose total cumulative annual giving to all designations (including match credit for corporate matching gifts received) is $500-plus.

The Presidents Society Corporations, Foundations and Organizations 

Friends of Music recognizes donors who hold annual membership in this giving club dedicated to investing in Augustana’s 500 student musicians.

Friends of Music Corporations, Foundations and Organizations recognizes corporations, foundations and organizations who hold annual membership in this giving club dedicated to investing in Augustana’s 500 student musicians.

Viking Club recognizes donors who hold membership in a giving club of alumni, parents, and friends committed to advancing athletics and enriching the student-athlete experience.

Viking Club Corporations, Foundations and Organizations recognizes corporations, foundations and organizations who hold membership in a giving club of alumni, parents, and friends committed to advancing athletics and enriching the student-athlete experience.

Loyalty Circle  provides recognition for donors who have made a commitment of sustained giving to the college for three consecutive years, including payments made on recurring gifts or pledges. 

Augustana College adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights and honors donor intent for each and every gift. For more information about donor recognition, contact Brinton Vincent, 309-794-7202.

Janelle Norden

Donor impact!

For some Augustana students, the experience of receiving donor support can provide a life-changing opportunity. That’s the case for Janelle Norden. She received a Servant Leadership Internship Grant.