YOU always make an impact. Now, it’s DOUBLED.
To lift Wharton to even greater heights, a Challenge Donor has stepped forward to advance the Wharton community.
From April 12 to May 31, all Benjamin Franklin Society-level gifts will be matched one-to-one by our Challenger, up to $1 Million total. Now is the best time to deepen your commitment to Wharton.
Extend your generosity and join our Challenger. Double YOUR impact today!
Track Our Progress
Up to $1 Million in matching funds have been made available by our Challenger. See how many gifts have already been matched!
Find Your Giving Level
The Wharton School recognizes the following Benjamin Franklin Society levels:
$100,000+ Dean’s Circle
The Dean’s Society represents a small, elite group of leadership donors who make up less than one percent of all Wharton Fund donors, but whose contributions account for a substantial portion of the fund’s total giving. This level is ideal for those considering a sustaining impact with a $500,000 commitment over five years.
For all Dean’s Circle members who make a $100,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $100,000+ gift.
$50,000+ Anvil Society
The Anvil Society is named after the symbol of the Wharton School, the anvil, in homage to Joseph Wharton’s contributions to the metal industry. This level is ideal for those considering a sustaining impact with a $250,000 commitment over five years.
For all Anvil Society members who make a $50,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $50,000+ gift.
$25,000+ Joseph Wharton Society
The Joseph Wharton Society, named for the School’s founder, is one of BFS’s most impactful levels due to the number of members and the generosity of their contributions. This level is ideal for those considering a sustaining impact with a $125,000 commitment over five years.
For all Joseph Wharton Society members who make a $25,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $25,000+ gift.
$10,000+ Founder Level
The Founder Level is the society’s most rapidly growing level of membership. This level is ideal for those considering a sustaining impact with a $50,000 commitment over five years.
For all Founder Level members who make a $10,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $10,000+ gift.
$5,000+ Fellow Level
The Fellow Level is for donors who wish to take their commitment to the next level. This level is most utilized by those making a sustaining impact with a $25,000 commitment over five years.
For all Fellow Level members who make a $5,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $5,000+ gift.
$2,500+ Associate Level
The Associate Level is the entry point to membership and the society’s most popular level.
For all Associate Level members who make a $2,500+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $2,500+ gift.
$1,000+ Young Franklin Society
Eligible for Wharton Graduate Alumni from 2018 to 2022, the Young Franklin Society is for recent graduates who want to start leading the Wharton School right after graduation.
For all Young Franklin Society members who make a $1,000+ gift by May 31, our Challenger will make a matching $1,000+ gift.
Ways to Give
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu
The University's fiscal year is July 1 - June 30. Penn's Tax ID/EIN is 23-1352685.
Make checks payable to: “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
Please include your name (and your spouse’s name if applicable), affiliation(s) and how to allocate your gift (ex. The Wharton Fund).
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