Giving Societies
York College’s Legacy, Lifetime, & Annual Giving Societies are comprised of donors who enhance the resources and opportunities of York students by way of their generous contributions. These Giving Societies honor the strong partnership between donors and the College, as so many alumni, faculty/staff, and friends within the community contribute to York’s mission annually.
Membership levels are based on donors’ total gift amount each fiscal year. See below to learn more about the various benefits associated with each giving society.
Legacy Society
York College’s Legacy Society recognizes our generous friends who have named York College in their estate plans or by making endowment gifts.
Legacy Society Members
- Arthur & Anita Asch Charitable Gift Fund
- Eugene & Judith Bassin
- Elena Borstein
- Barbara & Collin E.M. Brathwaite
- Hycinth A. Sarby ‘95
- Robert Champer ‘81
- Esther B. Clarke
- May-Loo Dai
- Angelo E. Gousse ‘86
- Doris Houston
- Che-Taso & Ester Huang
- Marcia V. Keizs
- Joann Lee ‘86
- Leslie A. Lewis
- Shirley E. Ostholm
- Lorraine A. Patten ‘79
- George E. Polanco ‘81
- Peter Ranis
- Lynne B. Richards
- Victor E. Richards ‘79
- Peter Scheiner
- Lucienne J. Serrano
- Sanjiv Sharma
- Dolores A. Swirin-Yao
- Margaret R. Vendryes
- Gloria F. Waldman
- Beverly Williams ‘95
Lifetime Giving Society
Bassin Circle Membership: $50,000+ Lifetime Giving
Named after the founding President of York College, Milton G. Bassin, the Bassin Circle is York College’s prestigious lifetime giving society. The Bassin Circle consists of alumni and friends who have left a permanent mark on the York College community by donating cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more to York College.
In addition to the honor of maintaining this lifetime giving status, Bassin Circle members can enjoy these exclusive opportunities:
- Invitation to President’s Luncheon
- Receive a special York College gift
- Admission to invite-only stewardship events
- Receive special recognition at Institutional Advancement events
- Personal visit from a York College administration member
- Recognition in York College Foundation and President’s Annual publications
- Receive periodic electronic communications
- Listing on any online donor reports (unless otherwise requested)
Annual Giving Society
President’s Circle Membership: $2,500+ Annual Giving
In honor of their generous annual support of York College, President’s Circle donors can enjoy these exclusive opportunities:
- Invitation to President’s Luncheon
- Receive a special York College gift
- Admission to invite-only stewardship events
- Receive special recognition at Institutional Advancement events
- Personal visit from a York College administration member
- Recognition in York College Foundation and President’s Annual publications
- Receive periodic electronic communications
- Listing on any online donor reports (unless otherwise requested)
Leadership Circle Membership: $1,000 - $2,499 Annual Giving
In honor of their generous annual support of York College, Leadership Circle donors can enjoy these exclusive opportunities:
- Receive a special York College gift
- Admission to invite-only stewardship events
- Receive special recognition at Institutional Advancement events
- Personal visit from a York College administration member
- Recognition in York College Foundation and President’s Annual publications
- Receive periodic electronic communications
- Listing on any online donor reports (unless otherwise requested)
Dean’s Circle Membership: $500 - $999 Annual Giving
In honor of their generous annual support of York College, Dean’s Circle donors can enjoy these exclusive opportunities:
- Receive special recognition at Institutional Advancement events
- Personal visit from a York College administration member
- Recognition in York College Foundation and President’s Annual publications
- Receive periodic electronic communications
- Listing on any online donor reports (unless otherwise requested)
Cardinal Club Member: $5 - $499 Annual Giving
In honor of their generous annual support of York College, Cardinal Club donors can enjoy these exclusive opportunities:
- Receive periodic electronic communications
- Listing on any online donor reports (unless otherwise requested)
