Giving Societies
The 1898 Society is open to brothers and non-brothers who support the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation. Membership in the 1898 Society is evaluated by calendar year giving for Annual membership and by all contributions for Lifetime membership. Both unrestricted and restricted gifts apply in full toward Annual and Lifetime Memberships.​
Annual Membership
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Annual membership in the 1898 Society is recognized when a donor’s current or previous year giving reaches $1,898, or when a donor makes a recurring commitment that would qualify them in a full calendar year.
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Lifetime Membership
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Lifetime membership in the 1898 Society is conferred when a donor’s total lifetime contributions to the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation reaches $25,000.
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The Zeta Beta Tau Foundation recognizes a donor’s enduring support with a gift of appreciation upon reaching the giving threshold of each Lifetime Giving Circle.
Brotherhood Circle
$500,000+
Custom Recognition
Justice Circle
$100,000 - $249,999
Zeta Beta Tau Tie
Service Circle
$25,000 - $49,999
Mantel Piece
Wisdom Circle
$250,000 - $499,999
Art Piece
Truth Circle
$50,000 - $99,999
Zeta Beta Tau Blazer
Annual Member
$1,898+ in the calendar year
Standard Benefits
Benefits of Membership
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The 1898 Society provides exclusive access to in-person and virtual events, the CEO’s State of the Foundation address, event discounts and recognition ribbons, and a personal invitation to the Bruce H. Weinstein 1898 Society Reception at the annual Zeta Beta Tau International Convention. ​
Gottheil Society
The Gottheil Society is the exclusive undergraduate gift club of the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation. It recognizes all undergraduates who make an unrestricted gift of $18.98 or more.
