Phoenix Society

Established by the Board of Trustees in 2000, the Phoenix Society honors individuals who make estate commitments or life-income arrangements to benefit the University. These gifts provide important ways to strengthen and sustain the University's future. The Trustees' selection of the phoenix as the society's symbol recognizes the vibrant link between the University's history and its future.

We are pleased to invite you to join this unique society. Membership is extended to individuals who make one of the following commitments to the University:

• Include the University of Chicago in their estate plans;
• Create a charitable life-income arrangement (a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust or a charitable lead trust) to benefit the University;
• Name the University as a beneficiary of retirement assets or life insurance; or
• Donate a personal residence or a vacation home to the University and reserve a life estate.

The Phoenix Society offers members:

• a special memento;
• invitations to exclusive University events (see below);
• recognition in an annual Honor Roll of contributors in University publications and at special events (unless anonymity is requested).

Additionally, members of the Phoenix Society (and one guest) are welcome to attend Harper Lectures free of charge when registering in advance. To take advantage of this benefit, or to request more information, members should e-mail harperlectures@uchicago.edu with their name, the name of their guest, and contact information.