The Cayuga Society

The history of Cayuga Lake spans generations. Members of the Cayuga Society support future generations who will attend Cornell “far above Cayuga’s waters.”

The Cayuga Society now honors more than 4,000 individuals who have established a planned gift for Cornell. Because all planned gifts represent a lifetime commitment to Cornell University, the Cayuga Society has no minimum gift level, and membership is complimentary.

Members have the option to receive a memento of appreciation, invitations to special events, and recognition through university and Office of Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning publications.

Most importantly, your membership is the ultimate expression of confidence in Cornell and a important example for others who might consider establishing a planned gift.

Join us in supporting future generations of Cornellians by making a planned gift to Cornell or by letting us know about a planned gift that you have already made.

–Margaret Newell Mitchell '47
–Robert A. Cowie ’56, MBA '57
–William E. Phillips '51
Cayuga Society Co-Chairs

Planned gifts include:

• Bequest intentions in a will
• Estate designations in a trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy
• Charitable life income arrangement (gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, pooled life income fund)
• Charitable lead trust
• Gift of real estate with retained life use
• Flexible endowment