Membership in the R. B. Stewart Society is extended on a confidential basis to Purdue alumni and friends who make a gift to Purdue through their estate plans or with life income gift arrangements, regardless of the amount.
Qualifying gifts are:
- Bequest in a will or revocable trust
- Charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity
- Charitable lead trust
- Whole or partial beneficiary of an IRA, qualified retirement fund, or a pension plan
- Life insurance policy
- Remainder interest in a personal residence or farm
Learn more about these gifts on the Planned Gift Opportunities page.
If you have made a planned gift, but have not received the R. B. Stewart Society invitation, you can download the form (Adobe Reader required).

