1855 Club — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 1855 Club levels of giving?
1855 Club donation levels are designed for all alumni — whether a recent graduate or a 30-year airline captain — through monthly or annual payment options. These are suggested amounts; donations of any amount are very appreciated. There are three forms of payment (see below).
| Level | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | $9.27 | $111.30 |
| Gold | $18.55 | $222.60 |
| White Cross | $41.67 | $500.00 |
| Norman Shield | $75.00 | $900.00 |
| Founder | $100.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Constantine | $154.58 | $1,855.00 |
What is the money used for?
The 1855 Club was set up as a long-term savings plan with the intent of providing for significant capital improvement projects at our current house. The university has confirmed they have no medium or long-term plans to develop a Fraternity Row; therefore, the House Corporation has directed additional funding from the 1855 Club Fund to improve the current infrastructure.
The rent paid by the active chapter covers Risk Management Foundation (property and liability insurance) and a significant payment for house maintenance.
How can I donate?
The easiest way is through your member profile, which securely processes either a bank transfer (ACH, lowest fees), credit card or Apple Pay.
Credit Card, ACH/Bank Transfer or Apple Pay — recommended
Set up or manage your giving securely through your member profile. A bank transfer (ACH) carries the lowest processing fees to House Corp; credit card and Apple Pay are also available. Curious how this is kept secure? See below.
Already giving through PayPal? See Switching from PayPal to Stripe on the main 1855 Club page for step-by-step instructions on moving over without a gap in your giving.
Check
Make your check payable to Eta Iota House Corporation and mail to our Treasurer. Click below to view their profile and get mailing details:
Are my contributions tax-deductible?
Direct donations to the House Corporation are not tax-deductible. Our current tax deductible option is through our Eta Iota Educational Foundation.
Is my payment information secure?
House Corp doesn't build or run its own payment system — for something as sensitive as your card and bank account details, that's exactly the kind of thing best left to a specialist. Your gift is processed by Stripe, a payment infrastructure company that securely handles hundreds of billions of dollars in transactions every year for businesses of every size, from small nonprofits to major online retailers. Stripe is certified at the highest level of payment card industry security (PCI DSS Level 1).
Your card number and bank account details go directly to Stripe and never touch House Corp's own systems — we only ever see your giving level, amount, and a confirmation that it went through.