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Make a difference where it matters most

The Well House Society (WHS) helps address unexpected areas of need and opportunity on Indiana University campuses through unrestricted, flexible funding. Ultimately, gifts to the WHS preserve and enhance the IU experience for all—and you have the power to make a mark on the university by becoming a member.

Meeting IU’s unanticipated needs

State funding and tuition cover only a portion of the total cost it takes to deliver IU’s world-class education and life-changing experience. Charitable giving offsets much of the difference, but nearly 99 percent of these gifts are designated for a specific cause. This makes the remaining one percent of philanthropic gifts—flexible funding used at the discretion of IU’s president—particularly vital.

Well House Society gifts support some of the most beloved and essential parts of IU that might otherwise be neglected. The society has paved the way for many important initiatives across our campuses, from establishing cutting-edge programs and restoring state-of-the-art facilities to maintaining historic traditions and multiplying campus treasures.

Life-changing impact that WHS contributions have made possible

IU Innovates

IU Innovates, a university-wide initiative to support student and faculty entrepreneurship via the creation and growth of startup ventures across the state, was founded in 2023.

Groups Scholars Program

IU’s Groups Scholars Program, which increases college attendance among first-generation students by providing academic, financial, and social support, expanded from IU Bloomington to all regional campuses in 2023.

Elinor Ostrom statue

A bronze sculpture of Ostrom, a distinguished professor at IU and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences, was erected and dedicated in 2020.

Highlights from the Glenn Close Costume Collection

In 2021, the Eskenazi Museum of Art showcased many of Glenn Close's costumes from her iconic movie roles. The actress donated more than 800 pieces from her collection to the IU Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design in 2017.

Arthur R. Metz Bicentennial Grand Carillon

The Metz Carillon, named after Dr. Arthur R. Metz, was relocated to our IU Arboretum and upgraded with four additional bells in 2017. It is one of only 30 grand carillons in the world.

IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA)

The creation of this new museum, which features much-needed technological updates and display infrastructure, marries the rich collections of the Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology and the Mathers Museum of World Cultures.

Make your mark

When you join our Well House Society, you impact initiatives at Indiana University campuses around the state. Becoming a member is simple:

  • Age 40 and under – Make a minimum annual gift to IU of $1,000 with at least $500 of your gift designated to WHS
  • Age 41+ – Make a minimum annual gift to IU of $2,000 with at least $1,000 of your gift designated to WHS

Well House Society supporters have several giving options: You can set up a monthly or annual recurring gift, make a five-year pledge, or maximize an employer match. For help making or planning your gift, email us at whsiuf@iu.edu.

Give to join today

The benefits of making an impact

Well House Society members are a force for good across all Indiana University campuses and are celebrated for the transformational differences they make.

When you become a member, you will enjoy many perks, including:

  • Athletic priority points for IU football and basketball season tickets
  • Entry to our annual Big Red Bash tailgate with IU’s closest friends and supporters
  • Invitations to exclusive celebrations, receptions, and other special events
  • A quarterly Well House Society e-newsletter delivered straight to your inbox
  • One-on-one support from a personal contact at the IU Foundation

Well House Society supporters have several giving options: You can set up a monthly or annual recurring gift, make a five-year pledge, or maximize an employer match. For help making or planning your gift, email us at whsiuf@iu.edu.

Give now

Members of the Well House Society are among IU’s most steadfast supporters. Their backing is vital to the university’s wellbeing, allowing us to respond to unexpected and urgent needs, including emergency scholarship assistance to students. I look forward to working with the Well House Society to collectively strengthen IU’s capacity to transform the lives of students, families, and our communities.

Pamela WhittenPresident, Indiana University