We gratefully acknowledge the significant financial contributions made in support of the initiatives of the Institute of Medicine. The collective, private philanthropy of our members and friends greatly advances the IOM’s mission, to advise and improve the health of our nation.
Cumulative Giving
The Einstein Society recognizes members and friends of the Institute of Medicine whose cumulative lifetime giving is $100,000 or more. In honor of their contributions, they are: 
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Recognized on a permanent plaque, displayed at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, DC;
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Presented with a replica of the famous Einstein Sculpture, located in Washington, DC;
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Listed in the annual Report of the Treasurer.
The IOM Society recognizes members of the Institute of Medicine whose cumulative giving is $20,000 to $99,000. In honor of their contributions, IOM members are:
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Recognized on a permanent plaque, displayed at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, DC;
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Listed in the annual Report of the Treasurer and the annual IOM President's Report Supplement.
Annual Giving
Annual giving societies recognize members and friends of the Institute of Medicine who contribute gifts or pledges of $1,000 or more during the calendar year. In honor of their philanthropy, IOM members and friends are recognized in the annual Report of the Treasurer and the annual IOM President’s Report Supplement. Membership is based on the following annual giving levels:
Catalyst Society: $10,000 or more
Rosette Society: $5,000 to $9,999
Challenge Society: $2,500 to $4,999
Charter Society: $1,000 to $2,499
The Heritage Society recognizes members and friends of the Institute of Medicine who have contributed to the future of the National Academies through life income, bequests, and other estate and planned gifts. Your participation in the Heritage Society demonstrates a desire to leave behind a legacy that upholds the values of science, engineering and medicine through the critical work done by the National Academies.
To become a member of one of our philanthropic societies, please contact Emily Lenneville via email at elenneville@nas.edu or by phone at 202-334-2531.