Annual Donors

Ever year the spring issue of the Saint Mary's Mirror newsletter features all of our valued donors who made a donation during the previous year. Saint Mary’s fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Saint Mary’s Legacy Society

The Legacy Society is Saint Mary’s premier recognition for donors. The Legacy Society is made up of three areas of recognition: Estate Giving, Major Giving and Leadership Giving. Legacy Society members are recognized in Saint Mary’s Annual Report. Please take a moment to consider becoming a member of the Saint Mary’s Legacy Society. Your membership shows your commitment to our Residents and to the value of our Mission.

Estate Giving Benefactors (Lifetime Membership)

The Estate Giving Benefactors is a group of loyal Saint Mary’s community members who have indicated to us their intention to include Saint Mary’s in their estate plans. We gratefully acknowledge the essential role they play in securing the future of Saint Mary’s.

Major Giving Benefactors (Lifetime Membership)

The Major Giving Benefactors recognizes donors who have contributed $10,000 or more cumulatively. This recognition was established to show appreciation for a lifetime of giving.

Leadership Giving Benefactors (Annual Membership)

The Leadership Giving Benefactors recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more during the calendar year. Gifts are recognized by the following giving levels:

  • Circle of 1884: $10,000+
  • Olive Branch Circle: $5,000-$9,999
  • Circle of Unity: $2,500-$4,999
  • Circle of Neighbors: $1,000-$2,499

Sustaining Donors of Distinction

The Sustaining Donors of Distinction recognition was established to show gratitude to loyal donors who contribute year after year. Donors are recognized at 10, 15, and 20 year increments.


Saint Mary’s always honors the requests of donors who wish to remain anonymous.