The 1904 Society is made up of all donors choosing to support the AFF with recurring gifts. The AFF seeks to build a culture of continuous, life-long giving and would welcome you to select the recurring payment option in the giving portal to participate with a recurring monthly gift.

The 1904 Society allows alumni to specify programs/accounts that the recurring donation should benefit.

The foundation has over 75 chapter fund accounts. If you wish to donate specifically to one of these funds, please visit the online giving options and select your chapter's name from the pulldown menu. Or send a check with your chapter's name in the memo.

Yes! In fact there is a special banner affixed to your badge showing you are a part of our Evergreen Society at all national events so that others can thank you for doing so!

Please contact Darold Larson (317) 771-1740 or dlarson@acacia.org to get the process started and ensure we have a record of it to properly recognize you in printed publications and in person events (yes, you can also participate anonymously - just let Darold know).

There are a wide range of naming opportunities starting at $25,0000 (which can be spread out over up to 5 years). We have a list of naming opportunities available related to scholarships, headquarters, conclave sessions, Conclave nightly gatherings, regional gatherings.

Please contact Darold Larson (317) 771-1740 or dlarson@acacia.org to get the process started (yes, you can also do so anonymously - just let Darold know). The process includes a donor agreement and specifying what we would owe to you and what you would owe to us.

Yes! For a minimum of $25,000 (which can be spread out over up to 5 years) a named endowment can be accounted for separately.

Please contact Darold Larson (317) 771-1740 or dlarson@acacia.org to get the process started (yes, you can also do so anonymously - just let Darold know). The process includes a donor agreement and specifying what we would owe to you and what you would owe to us.

The tax-identification number for the Acacia Fraternity Foundation is: 35-1778332

Checks can be mailed to the Acacia Fraternity Foundation office in Carmel. Please designate if you wish to direct your contribution to the Exceptional Fund, a specific scholarship fund, or chapter fund account.

Mail the check to: Acacia Fraternity Foundation, 12721 Meeting House Rd., Carmel, IN 46032

The current economic climate may make sense for some of our alumni to donate investments that they have made in the stock of publicly traded companies as opposed to a direct cash donation. These donations are deposited directly with the Acacia Fraternity Foundation.

1. Notify Darold Larson (317) 771-1740 or dlarson@acacia.org

2. Stephanie Doane at (317) 816-1833 a point of contact for yourself or your brokerage. She will assist you and help facilitate the transfer. The “receiving firm” for the stock is:

Financial Services Inc.
DTCC #0221
FBO Acacia Fraternity Foundation #2H-00XXX

(The full account number has been masked for security purposes and Stephanie will supply when you contact her.)

If you are retired with an IRA from which you must make minimum withdrawals, this might well be an ideal way to meet your obligations under the law. There are six basic rules that apply to these types of transfers, which are as follows:

1. You must be at least 70 1/2 years of age.
2. You can donate a maximum of $100,000 in total per person per year to charity.
3. You must transfer the funds directly from the IRA to the eligible charity. They cannot “pass through” the donor to the charity.
4. You cannot donate the funds to a donor-advised fund or a private foundation.
5. It cannot be used for transfers from 401(k) accounts.
6. IRA sponsors do not have to include the IRA donation on the 1099-R tax form, so you need to keep your own records when compiling your tax returns.

The steps required to complete these types of transfers are: 

1. Contact the IRA administrator where your funds are located and tell them you want to make a direct transfer of funds to a charity. 
2. Have the check made out to: Acacia Fraternity Foundation
3. The tax-identification number for the AFF is: 35-1778332. Mail the check to: Acacia Fraternity Foundation, 12721 Meeting House Rd., Carmel, IN 46032

While this donation is not tax-deductible, it is also not included as part of your adjusted gross income. They may effectively reduce your taxable income and it may help you to lower or avoid the 3.8% surtax on net investment income, payments for Medicare premiums, or possibly even taxes on your Social Security payments. Just be certain to discuss this type of transfer in advance with your tax advisor to ensure that everything is done properly for your specific situation.

The IRS allows businesses and charities to tie their financial reporting for revenue and spending to a yearly cycle that more closely matches their activities and business cycle than the traditional calendar year. The AFF is on a July 1st - June 30th fiscal year. For instance, on July 1st of 2025 we will begin the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The board holds the staff accountable to fund raising targets set for and raised in the fiscal year. The Acacia Fraternity is most closely related to the college education system's calendar and the beginning of the traditional college year is in the Fall which aligns well with the July - June Fiscal cycle that was chosen by the board.

What does all that mean? It means you'll see us attempt to get pledge commitments as early as possible in the fiscal year and then ensure we stay in contact and get those settled by the end of June. If someone contributes a donation in the spring sometimes it is a surprise for them to hear us ask if they will make another pledge for the "new" year when we go back to them in July. We did not forget about the donation earlier in the calendar year.

No matter when you give we are thankful for your continued support of the enduring mission of the AFF. It does not matter whether you like to give at the end of the calendar year as many do or year-round through a recurring gift or in the middle of the summer. Thank you to all donors!