Donor Recognition Giving Societies

Philanthropy has been the cornerstone of the Greenwood Genetic Center’s 40 year history. To honor donors who include the Center in their philanthropic plans each year, the GGC Foundation has created the Founder’s Society. The Double Helix Society and Friends of the Center, to gratefully recognize and acknowledge these donations in meaningful ways.

Donors who make a planned gift will be included in The Mendel Society.

Lifetime Giving Societies

The Mendel Society

Gregor Mendel left a tremendous scientific legacy as the ‘Father of Genetics.’ We honor donors who also leave a lasting legacy by making GGC the beneficiary of a planned gift.

Benefits of Membership in The Mendel Society include:

  • Invitation to special events and seminars
  • GGC newsletter subscription
  • GGC helix lapel pin or pendant
  • The gratitude and admiration of the GGC family
  • Deep satisfaction derived from making a lasting impact on GGC and the families we serve

The Founder’s Society

Lifetime Gifts of $25,000 and above (cumulative)

  • Benefactor
    $100,000 and above
  • Humanitarian
    $50,000-$99,999
  • Patron
    $25,000-$49,999

The Founder’s Society is an esteemed society that helps the Center make a transformational impact. This special
lifetime giving society celebrates these donors in the following ways:

  • Invitation to Double Helix Society Recognition Reception
  • Invitation to the GGC Christmas Party
  • Donor Recognition at the GGC Annual Meeting and on the Wall of Donors
  • Special updates from GGC as they are released

Annual Giving Societies

The Double Helix Society

Annual Gifts of $1,000 and above

  • Genome Champion
    $10,000 and above
  • Chromosome Champion
    $5,000-$9,999
  • Gene Champion
    $2,500-$4,999
  • DNA Champion
    $1,000-$2,499

The Double Helix Society is a very special recognition club that honors annual donors and their dedication to supporting the GGC Foundation and provides acknowledgement in the following ways:

  • Invitation to Double Helix Society Recognition Reception
  • Invitation to the GGC Christmas Party
  • Donor Recognition at the GGC Annual Meeting and on the Wall of Donors
  • Special updates from GGC as they are released

Discovery Circle

Annual Gifts of up to $999

The Discovery Circle will receive recognition in the following ways for their thoughtful support and commitment to the Center’s mission:

  • Donor Recognition on the GGC Wall of Donors
  • Special updates from GGC as they are released

Giving Greater Care Circle

GGC employees who extend their dedication to the Center’s mission with a financial gift of any amount will be recognized in the following ways:

  • Donor Recognition on the GGC Wall of Donors
  • Special Updates form GGC as they are released
  • Participation in employee giving events