It is an honor to recognize those whose generous gifts help us recruit top students, support enriching educational experiences, employ exceptional teachers and scholars, and sustain a vibrant university community.

Circle of Excellence

Sustained giving is critical to UW-Eau Claire’s long-term viability. The Circle of Excellence recognizes cumulative giving over time, beginning at a $10,000 threshold for individual gifts and $25,000 for corporate and foundation gifts.

Giving levels

• Legacy Society: $10,000,000 and above
• Bridge Society: $5,000,000-9,999,999
• Heritage Society: $1,000,000-4,999,999
• Builders Society: $500,000-999,999
• Haas Society: $100,000-499,999
• Schofield Society: $50,000-99,999
• 1916 Society: $25,000-49,999
• Blue & Gold Society: $10,000-24,999

Council Oak Society

Named after the Council Oak Tree, which stood on the site of the UW-Eau Claire campus for nearly 300 years, the Council Oak Society recognizes those who have confirmed planned or deferred gifts to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.

Whether a bequest in your will, insurance arrangements, charitable gift or deferred annuities, trust arrangements, pooled income funds, gifts of appreciated securities or real property or through other arrangements, your generosity will make a lasting impact on UW-Eau Claire.

Like the Council Oak Tree, your gift ensures UW-Eau Claire will serve future generations of students as a place of gathering, shelter and collaboration. You may confirm your planned gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by submitting a completed declaration of intent for an estate gift or contacting the Foundation.