Donor Recognition

TKE Foundation’s celebrates philanthropy and recognizes our most loyal supporters through the following giving clubs.

Lifetime Giving Levels

Tau Kappa Epsilon is the Fraternity for Life: the TKE Foundation is proud to acknowledge the cumulative lifetime giving of our Fraters.

Lifetime Giving LevelsAmount
Golden Eagle Society$1,000,000 or more
Knights of a Lasting Legacy$500,000 - $999,999
Society of 1899$250,000 - $499,999
Grand Prytanis' Circle$100,000 - $249,999
Presidents Circle$50,000 - $99,999
Leaders Society$25,000 - $49,999
Scholars Society$10,000 - $24,999
Triangle Society$5,000 - $9,999
Founders Society$2,500 - $4,999
Opportunity Out of Defeat Club$1,000 - $2,499
Grand Council Society$500 - $999
Fraters Society$250 - $499
Sustaining Contributor$1 - $249

Annual Giving Levels

Annual support is the foundation of our brotherhood, and it is with great admiration we recognize our annual donors.

Annual Giving LevelsAmount
Fraternity for Life Club$2,500 or more
Grand Prytanis Club$1,000 - $2,499
Founders Club$500 - $999
Apollo Club$250 - $499
Triangle Club$100 - $249
Fraters Club$50 - $99



Giving Clubs

Giving clubs are based on a 5-year signed commitment for Business Council or Ambassadors. Knights of Strength is based on having a recurring gift of at least $10/mo for a 12 month period.

Heritage Society

The Heritage Society recognizes those who have chosen to leave their legacy by including TKE in their estate plans through a bequest or beneficiary designation.

It’s easier than ever to start your planned gift and make an impact on TKE through our partnership with FreeWill. This online resource will guide you through the process of creating a legally valid will for free! If you would prefer to finalize your will with an attorney, this tool can also be used to create a list of documented wishes. It takes less than 20 minutes to solidify your TKE legacy with a planned gift. Get started on your free will today.

Contact the Foundation at 317-872-6533 to learn more about planned giving or visit our planned giving website for additional resources.

Have you already included the TKE Foundation in your estate plans? Fill out this form to let us know and be recognized as a Heritage Society member!

Business Council

The TKE Foundation Business Council is comprised of volunteers who work to further the Foundation’s efforts to build Better Men for a Better World. Business Council members support the Board of Directors activities, Foundation-sponsored programs, and annual fundraising campaigns – and are invited to attend meetings of the TKE Foundation Board of Directors.

Members of the TKE Foundation Business Council sign a 5-year $15,000 pledge, committing to donate $3,000 a year or $250 per month to the Life Loyal Teke Fund to further our efforts to build Better Men for a Better World.

Ambassadors

TKE Foundation Ambassadors commit to contributing $1,000 or more annually ($83.33+ per month)* to the Life Loyal Teke Fund in support of educational and leadership programming.

 
All Ambassadors are recognized in the Foundation’s honor rolls and have access to a variety of benefits; including staff access and a signature gift. Those who make a 5-year commitment of $1,000 or more annually are eligible to serve of the Foundation’s Advancement Committee.

Knights of Strength

Knights of Strength is a giving club to encourage monthly donations to the Foundation. To join, simply make a commitment to give an equal amount each month – of $10 or more – for one year. By doing so, you will make a significant impact on the future of our Fraternity.

Pledge to strength the brotherhood today.

Heritage Society
Daniel J. Boehmke - Hot Springs Village, AR
David L. Bohline - El Segundo, CA
Mr. Brian M. Bosarge - Covington, LA
Bryn M. Callahan - Moline, IL
Bruce E. Carlson - Saint Paul, MN
Mr. Frank L. Carollo - St Michaels, MD
Danny L. Cummings - Petersburg, IL
Mr. Edward E. Daizovi - Miramar, FL
Ed R. Dominy - Colton, NY
Ernie C. Ernest - Lake Forest, IL
Mark A. Fite - Orlando, FL
Dr. Taylor B. Gothard - Orlando, FL
Stuart E. Hallett III - Williamsburg, VA
AJ Harris - Alturas, CA
Mr. Harry E. Hawkins - Murfreesboro, TN
James Hickey Ph.D. - Andover, MA
Mr. Charlie H. Hicks Jr. - Davenport, FL
Mr. Jay P. Hochstaine - Nokesville, VA
Atty Steven L. Holloway - Edmond, OK
Jim M. Hooker - Mesa, AZ
Gerry V. Hoy - Bethlehem, PA
Fritz T. Jacobi - Springfield, MO
Mark A. Jacobson - Duxbury, MA
Thomas J. Janes, Jr. - Everett, WA
Mark K. Johnson - Denver, CO
Steven A. Jones - Galesburg, IL
Lon G. Justice - Cupertino, CA
Kirk E. Klein - Gainesville, FL
Todd L. Knain - Fargo, ND
Don G. LaFerla - Joplin, MO
Mr. Louis L. LeBlanc CAE - Spring Hill, FL
Jeff J. Lindquist - Sussex, WI
Tom M. McAninch - Indianapolis, IN
Bruce B. Melchert - Carmel, IN
Jim A. Meyers CPA - Dewey, AZ
Chuck D. Milam Jr. - Manhattan Bch, CA
Joseph D. Moss - Baltimore, MD
Mike A. Moxley - Indianapolis, IN
Ronald F. Neukam - Clarkston, MI
Daniel C. Pelletier - Sterling, VA
John B. Phillips - Moraga, CA
Mark C. Romig A.P.R. - New Orleans, LA
Mark S. Rosenberg - Davie, FL
Kevin M. Saberre Jr. - Rockwall, TX
Jerry E. Schewe - Platteville, WI
Mr. Elmer R. Smith - Roswell, GA
Michael A. Smith Ph.D. - Atlanta, GA
Joshua W. Sosebee - Carrollton, GA
Wayne D. Switzer - Jefferson, MA
Robert D. Taflinger CAE - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rod Talbot - Winter Garden, FL
Donald R. Tapia - Paradise Valley, AZ
Gregory S. Taylor - Marshall, MN
Dale R. Terry - Atlanta, GA
Christopher B. Tidwell B.S., M.B.A. - Ballwin, MO
James L. Totten - Alexandria, VA
David W. Towne Esq. - Lansing, MI
CPL Jerome J. Trembath - ,
Frank P. Troost - Hillside, IL
1SG James C. Upton - Lemont Furnace, PA
Coby S. Villa Lobos - El Paso, TX
A.J. F. Walker Jr. - Chicago, IL
Richard B. Walker - Indianapolis, IN
Tom M. Walker - Grand Junction, CO
Mr. Greg P. Woodson - Incline Village, NV
Al E. Wright - ,
Business Council
Alex D. Baker - Brownsburg, IN
Atty Gerald E. Balboa - Houston, TX
John F. Eash - Weldon Spring, MO
Mr. Owen J. Fayer - Chicago, IL
James Hickey Ph.D. - Andover, MA
Josh G. Indech - Peachtree Corners, GA
Bryan P. Keller - Jupiter, FL
Todd L. Knain - Fargo, ND
Mike K. Nicholls - Tampa, FL
John E. Oglesby - Oklahoma City, OK
Richie C. Pisano III - Baltimore, MD
Mr. Erich M. Ploog - Houston, TX
Matthew L. Price - Saint Charles, IL
Cory S. Reed - Spring, TX
Travis S. Ridgel - Tickfaw, LA
Kevin W. Smith - Jasper, IN
Mike E. Sutton - Largo, FL
Ambassadors
Ted L. Bartlett III - Buckeye, AZ
Michael G. Beals - Urbandale, IA
Ziggy M. Benware - San Tan Valley, AZ
Mr. Felix Bishop - Memphis, TN
Stan F. Bizot - Brentwood, TN
Dr. Chris Blais MD - Metairie, LA
Daniel J. Boehmke - Hot Springs Village, AR
Bernard L. Brown, Jr. - Marietta, GA
Anthony P. Burger - Snellville, GA
Mr. Douglas J. Butler - Kennesaw, GA
SPC Louis S. Cantu - Fort Drum, NY
Dustin K. Capps P.E. - San Diego, CA
Tony Cavotto - Deerfield Beach, FL
Skip B. Cerier - Katy, TX
Eric M. Chamberlain - Indianapolis, IN
Karen Coleman - Whitestown, IN
Scott A. DeVine - Oxnard, CA
Raymond A. Edington - Bardstown, KY
Joe Estes - Glen Ellyn, IL
John K. Fabsits - Columbia, MO
Mr. Jonathan Fili - Memphis, TN
Drew W. Frizzell - El Paso, IL
Mr. Erik L. Glenn - Parker, CO
Dr. Dennis E. Gregory - Norfolk, VA
Greg T. Halloran - Kill Devil Hills, NC
Christopher T. Hanson - Poolesville, MD
John H. Heil - Carlsbad, CA
Mr. Jay P. Hochstaine - Nokesville, VA
Atty Steven L. Holloway - Edmond, OK
Rev. Mike J. Johnson LLT - Lake View, NY
Jim H. Johnston - Buckeye, AZ
Mike B. Kane - Lenexa, KS
Tom E. Kuhn - Vienna, VA
Mr. Chad J. Lewis - Denver, CO
Rees T. Linville - Chicago, IL
LTC Steve S. Lowe USA (Ret.) - Geneva, IL
Ryan P. Mazur - Sudbury, MA
Patrick J. McElroy - Coatesville, PA
Michael G. McLaughlin - Chicago, IL
Joseph D. Moss - Baltimore, MD
Dr. Justin B. Nast M.D. - Fairfield, CA
Christopher H. Niles - Nevada, MO
Darrin D. Quillen - Tigard, OR
Joseph J. Randazzo - Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Brandon M. Rick - Maroa, IL
Alexander Rudloff - Satellite Beach, FL
Michael C. Russell - Kansas City, MO
Jacob W. Spradlin - Conroe, TX
Lee M. Stacey - Avon Lake, OH
Mr. Michael D. Steele - Clemson, SC
Garrett B. Sturges - Westfield, IN
1SG James C. Upton - Lemont Furnace, PA
Anthony J. Wright - Sacramento, CA
Knights of Strength
Donald E. Aldrich - Avon, IN
Barry E. Altland - Winter Garden, FL
Steven W. Anderson - Blanchard, OK
Jared Armstrong - Westfield, IN
Hayden J. Baker - Royal Oak, MI
Matthew D. Barclift - Mobile, AL
Mr. Brian M. Bosarge - Covington, LA
Mr. Sheldon W. Boyce Jr., Esq. - Honeoye Falls, NY
Mr. Kevin W. Bradley - Oswego, IL
Mr. Vic J. Bronner - Mount Vision, NY
Bruce E. Carlson - Saint Paul, MN
Michael J. Cerussi - New York, NY
Chino Chapa - Dallas, TX
Major Bill M. Christian USMC (Ret.) - Washington, DC
Hardy M. Coffman - Denver, CO
Thomas L. Combs CPA - Fishers, IN
David D. Craft - Wichita Falls, TX
James E. Crockard III - Canonsburg, PA
Ramnik S. Dara - Missouri City, TX
Stewart C. Darling - Cornelius, NC
Max De Marzi - Round Rock, TX
Ish P. Diva III - Las Vegas, NV
Robert M. Dobbins III - Grove City, OH
Jason M. Dolinski - Chapin, SC
Aaron C. Dunn - Fredericksburg, VA
Jay R. Farrell - Charlotte, NC
Bryan Gaudet Jr. - Charlestown, IN
Kory M. Gennaro-Gerbitz - Robert, LA
John L. Grant, Jr. - Saint Louis, MO
Lamont Gray - Gainesville, VA
LTC (RET) Charles W. Gregory - Monument, CO
Cameron T. Gulley - Batavia, OH
Dr. Levi J. Harrel - Oklahoma City, OK
Patrick Held - Hendersonville, TN
LTC (RET) Lou E. Hoffman - Patrick AFB, FL
Kirt R. Holmblad - Costa Mesa, CA
Lt Col USAF-RET Hervey A. Hotchkiss - Vail, AZ
Curt M. Howard - Milton, GA
Sean Jaqua - Beaverton, OR
Steven A. Jones - Galesburg, IL
Kevin K. Kasky - Irving, TX
Mr. Larry D. King - Minneapolis, MN
Joey R. Krzywonos - Indianapolis, IN
Kurt Kuhnke - Leawood, KS
Mr. Rich J. Kurtyka - Prospect Heights, IL
Mr. Louis L. LeBlanc CAE - Spring Hill, FL
Mr. Dave M. Lefcourt - Haverhill, MA
Nate E. Lehman CAE - Carmel, IN
Charles W. Little - Miami, FL
Jacob Mahin - Lincoln, NE
PJ Malafronte Jr. - Somerville, MA
Duane B. Mancill - McMinnville, OR
Einar D. Manki - Alexandria, VA
Mordecai L. McAfee - Oakland, TN
Tom M. McAninch - Indianapolis, IN
Dr. David D. McDonald - Greenville, SC
Mr. Mike J. McEvilly - Spring, TX
Clayton Miller - Indianapolis, IN
Mr. Brian S. Mochrie CPA - Chatham, NY
Jeffrey P. Morlier - Mandeville, LA
Mr. Tyler J. Mullins - Marietta, GA
Tom A. Muscarella - Buffalo, NY
Hunter L. Needham - Granite City, IL
Ronald F. Neukam - Clarkston, MI
Adam W. Nicely - San Antonio, TX
Dana A. Noble - Homewood, IL
Rogelio R. Nunez - Fort Worth, TX
Orin N. Orlopp - Snoqualmie, WA
Mike L. Peck - Belmont, NC
Christian L. Pedersen - Middletown, CT
Daniel C. Pelletier - Sterling, VA
Mr. Richard C. Pisano Jr. - Boca Raton, FL
Jonathan G. Post - Ira, MI
Daniel T. Pruzinsky - Orefield, PA
Mr. R. Todd Rigler - Henrico, VA
Brian P. Rogers - Roswell, GA
Larry J. Rogers III - New Orleans, LA
Mr. Gregory A. Roskopf - Brownsburg, IN
Ethan A. Ross-Hixson - Ballston Spa, NY
Will Ryan IV - Short Hills, NJ
Jim A. Ryser - Salisbury, NC
Ryan M. Sather - Savage, MN
Peter K. Savill - Biggar,
Mr. Donald G. Schuck - Shamokin, PA
Mr. Aulton D. Smith II - Ronceverte, WV
Caleb Smith - Raleigh, NC
Jeremiah L. Smith - Monrovia, IN
Charlie J. Song - Alexandria, VA
Jay A. Spoto - Eau Claire, WI
Chris P. Steadman - Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Jared R. Tice - Salisbury, NC
David W. Towne Esq. - Lansing, MI
Dr. Chris V. Tyrone II - Hurst, TX
Favian Velasco - Inglewood, CA
Dennis J. Waldron - Las Vegas, NV
Matthew L. Wallace - Baton Rouge, LA
Abe M. Webber - Simpsonville, SC
Kevin R. Weiss - Virginia, NE
Gary N. Welch-Bass II - Morgantown, WV
MGEN Chuck W. Whittington Jr. - Canton, MS
Mr. Robert H. Wimsatt - Louisville, KY
David A. Wittig - Neenah, WI
Mark M. Yeung - Los Angeles, CA
Zach J. Zajdel - Saint Clair Shores, MI
 

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