Donor Recognition Levels

Below please find our annual donor recognition levels and their benefits.

Home Ways to Give Giving Levels

Friend of the Foundation

Recognizing those who take their first steps towards making a difference to advance physical therapy research.

Supporter (up to $49)

  • E-news with our latest news and opportunities.

Changemaker ($50-$99)

  • All the above, plus
  • Access to social gatherings where you can meet like-minded individuals and build your professional network.
  • Opportunity to provide feedback through survey.
  • Digital badge for social media.

Champion Circle

Celebrating donors whose generosity strengthens and unites the PT community.

Ruby Champion ($100-$249)

  • E-news with our latest news and opportunities
  • Invitation to Donor Networking Reception at CSM where you can connect with colleagues, meet Foundation funded researchers, and leaders of the profession.
  • Recognition ribbon at giving level at select conferences.

Sapphire Champion ($250-$499)

  • All Champion Circle benefits above, plus
  • Recognition in the Foundation’s annual report

Emerald Champion ($500-$999)

  • All Champion Circle benefits above, plus
  • Emerald Champion lapel pin

Diamond Champion ($1,000 - $4,999)

  • All Champion Circle benefits above, plus
  • Diamond Champion lapel pin
  • VIP access at annual donor reception

Magistro Founders Society

The Magistro Founders Society represents the peak of philanthropy within our organization. It is an extraordinary community of visionaries whose exceptional generosity fuels our work.

$5,000+

  • Champion Circle benefits plus:
  • Recognition in an APTA Magazine Foundation advertisement
  • Magistro Society ribbons or pin for select conferences

$15,000+

  • All the above, plus
  • Opportunity to be featured in a donor story featured on the Foundation’s website and e-news. Your participation will help other donors understand ways they can join the Magistro Founders Society.

$25,000+

  • All the above, plus
  • Invitation to attend an exclusive donor luncheon with Foundation representatives

$50,000+

  • All the above, plus
  • Private lunch with the President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Foundation annual lookbook
  • Become eligible for recognition as a Spirit of Philanthropy Service Award Recipient

Corporate donors receive Partner in Research benefits. Learn more about becoming a Partner in Research here.

Universities giving to the Marquette Challenge receive benefits and recognition through the Challenge. Learn more about the Marquette Challenge here.