The 1898 Society is the exclusive annual gift club of the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation and it recognizes all donors who support the Foundation with $250 or more in unrestricted gifts. 

• Platinum: $5,000+ 
• Diamond: $2,500-$4,999
• Gold: $1,000-$2,499
• Silver: $500-$999
• Bronze: $250-$499

All gifts made during the fiscal year are credited towards membership.  Membership in the 1898 Society includes membership in the Founders Society.

While the knowledge of making a difference in the lives of undergraduate ZBTs may be the most rewarding benefit of 1898 Society membership, other associated benefits can be found in the chart below.

1898 Society Benefits	Platinum	Diamond	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Annual Report	a	a	a	a	a
Donor Newsletter	a	a	a	a	a
Special Recognition	a	a	a	a	a
Donor Certificate	a	a	a	a	a
Financial Planning Newsletter	a	a	a	a
Regional Reception	a	a	a
National Reception	a	a
Platinum Lapel Pin	a
Diamond Lapel Pin		a
Gold Lapel Pin			a
Silver Lapel Pin				a
Bronze Lapel Pin					a

To attain or renew membership within the 1898 Society you may make a gift online, by mailing a donation form or by contacting the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation's Executive Director at 317-334-1898. 

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The Founders Society recognizes all donors who support the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation with $1 for each year since the Fraternity's founding in unrestricted gifts.  All gifts made during the fiscal year are credited towards membership.  Membership in the Founders Society is included in membership in the 1898 Society.

Members of the Founders Society will recieve the following benefits:

Founders Society Benefits	$110
Annual Report	a
Donor Newsletter	a
Special Recognition	a

To attain or renew membership within the Founders Society you may make a gift online, by mailing a donation form or by contacting the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation's Executive Director at 317-334-1898. 

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The Gottheil Society is specifally designed for undergraduate Brothers. To become a member, simply make an unrestricted gift of $18.98 or more to the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation. Members of the Gottheil Society will receive the following benefits:

• Their name listed in the Annual Report
• Special recognition in the Annual Report
• An invitation to a national reception
• A membership lapel pin

To attain or renew membership within the Gottheil Society you may make a gift online, by mailing a donation form or by contacting the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation's Executive Director at 317-334-1898. 

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The Lifetime Gift Clubs recongnize loyal donors who have shown their continued support through their gifts over the years. 

• 1898 Circle: $50,000+ 
• Trustee of Brotherhood: $25,000-$49,999
• Guardian Club: $10,000-$24,999
• Presidents Club: $5,000-$9,999
• Founders Club: $2,500-$4,999
• Pearl Club: $1,000-$2,499
• Star of Hope Club: $500-$999
• Pyramid Club: $250-$499
• Palm Club: $125-$249