We are grateful for the generosity of our donors. We recognize their gifts in our philanthropic communities and celebrate their loyalty to the university.
Paul Tulane Society - Established in 1983, the Paul Tulane Society is an esteemed community whose exceptional support and leadership have helped make Tulane one of the nation’s premier teaching and research universities. Recognition in The Paul Tulane Society is awarded to those individuals and organizations who have made gifts of $1 million or more to the university.
Tulane Legacy Society - The Tulane Legacy Society honors those who have made a planned gift to the university. It also seeks to inspire others to consider similar commitments and provides members with information on estate and financial planning. Tulane is deeply grateful for the vision and dedication of its planned giving donors, whose generosity helps secure a bright future for the university.
Olive & Blue Society – The Olive & Blue Society is Tulane Athletics’ leadership giving society, recognizing the university’s most dedicated and generous athletic supporters. Members play a vital role in advancing Tulane Athletics through their commitment and philanthropy. Supporters who make major gift commitments to Athletics priorities are recognized for five years following their commitment.
Tulane Associates - Tulane Associates are alumni, parents and friends who support the university’s mission through annual unrestricted leadership gifts. A Tulane Fund gift of $2,500 or more qualifies for membership. Couples may combine gifts for joint recognition, and employer matching gifts count toward membership. Donors may also qualify for dual membership by directing their leadership gift to the following programs:
- Law Fellows - Gifts of $2,500 or more to the School of Law qualify donors for the Tulane Law Fellows program, recognizing those who support the school’s immediate operational needs.
- Aldrich Society - Named for the first dean of the A. B. Freeman School of Business, the Morton A. Aldrich Society recognizes gifts of $2,500 or more annually. These contributions directly support operations and strengthen the school’s academic programs and faculty scholarship.
- 1834 Society - Named for the founding year of the Medical College of Louisiana, now Tulane University School of Medicine, the 1834 Society honors donors who give $2,500 or more annually. These leadership gifts help advance the future of medical education at Tulane.
- Cowen Sustainers - Gifts of $2,500 or more to the Cowen Institute support its research, programs and initiatives focused on improving educational outcomes for New Orleans students. Cowen Sustainers help drive meaningful change through education and community impact.