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The Cornerstone Society

The Cornerstone Society comprises forward-thinking alumni, parents and friends who give to the University or its related foundations through estate or financial plans, or other deferred gift arrangements. With a planned gift, you may be able to make a greater impact than you thought was possible during your lifetime.

How Do I Become a Member?

  1. Inform us that you have made a qualifying gift by contacting us or by filling out the Gift Information Form
  2. Mail your completed form to:
    Office of Gift Planning
    University of Virginia
    P.O. Box 400807
    Charlottesville, VA 22904-4807

Qualifying gifts include:

Gifts may be for any amount and may be directed to any school, student life program, or University-related foundation. They may be designated for a specific purpose, such as a scholarship, fellowship, or faculty chair. Conversely, gifts may be designated as unrestricted to help the University address needs that cannot be foreseen today. If you prefer your gift to remain anonymous, it can be denoted as such. However, recognition of your gift can inspire others to give similarly.

On October 6, 1817, President James Monroe and former presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison gathered at a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of Pavilion VII, the first structure at the University of Virginia. Just as this cornerstone provided the foundation for the University’s first building, the Cornerstone Society is laying the groundwork for the University's achievements in the decades ahead.