The Atherton Society

The seventh president of Penn State, George W. Atherton's leadership came at a critical time in the University's history—when the foundation for land-grant education was established. His efforts laid the groundwork for today's achievements. The same can be said about our dedicated donors who plan for the University through their estates.

View the online scrapbook of one of our Atherton Society annual events.

Qualifications For Membership

Membership is offered to all individuals who have made an estate provision for the University, or a planned or deferred gift commitment, regardless of the amount.

These gift commitments include:

• A bequest in a will or living trust
• Designating Penn State the beneficiary of a retirement plan
• A charitable remainder trust
• A charitable gift annuity
• A gift of a life insurance policy
• A remainder interest gift of a home or farm

Benefits of Membership

• A framed Penn State print
• Periodic updates about the University’s progress and programs
• Remembering Penn State, a newsletter for Penn State benefactors and their families