Jeremiah Milbank Society

The Jeremiah Milbank Society is the national recognition society for individuals who give an unrestricted gift of $10,000 or more to a local Club through an annual campaign, such as our annual Back-A-Kid Scholarship Fund.

We are thrilled to recognize our first member of the Jeremiah Milbank Society:

KATHY J. VEAZEY

History of The Jeremiah Milbank Society

Jeremiah Milbank (1887-1972) was a man of remarkable accomplishments as a businessman, financier, and philanthropist. A lifelong believer in voluntarism, Jeremiah Milbank helped President Herbert Hoover develop the Boys & Girls Club national organization that provides support services for Clubs serving disadvantaged youth. He served as treasurer of the national organization for more than 25 years. Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Milbank gave a fortune to help those in need yet he never sought monuments or memorials. He believed that wealth not used to help others was wealth wasted.

The Jeremiah Milbank Society Member Benefits include prominent recognition at the Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County's Annual Banquet (if so desired) as well as an invitation to join other top Boys & Girls Club donors at a prestigious event during the annual National Conference hosted by one of the national organizations distinguished leaders, alumni, or benefactors.

We appreciate your most generous support.
 
Jeremiah Milbank was a remarkable person and lifelong volunteer who gave generously to his firm belief in the Boys & Girls Club programs. It is through his legacy that Boys & Girls Clubs of America has created The Jeremiah Milbank Society as a way to pay tribute to local Club donors on a national level.

The society was created to inspire and recognize higher level unrestricted giving from individuals within local Clubs. Each member of the society has given a minimum of $10,000 to their local Boys & Girls Clubs organization. Through their leadership and generosity, Jeremiah Milbank Society members have helped to assure that every child who attends Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County is provided with hope and opportunity, through a safe place to learn and grow, and have adult mentors who positively impact their life.

The Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County is honored to have its first Jeremiah Milbank Society member, who supports the work that goes on at our Clubs. We thank them so much or their belief in what we do and their dedication to serving the youth in their community.

The benefits for joining the Jeremiah Milbank Society includes recognition throughout Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County materials and national recognition within the Jeremiah Milbank Society catalogue. Members also receive a plaque, letter and pin for their annual support.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Annual Membership Guidelines

    • Annual membership is for individuals who make unrestricted cash investments of $10,000 or more to the Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County.
    • Investments are to be paid in one year, i.e. multi-year pledge payments totaling $10,000 are not eligible. However, payments during the year that total $10,000 or more are eligible.
    • Investors can be recognized as individuals or as couples. For example, John Smith or Mr. and Mrs. John and Anne Smith can be recognized for membership as the result of one gift of $10,000.

  • What Qualifies My Investment?

    • Individual investments that are matched by the investors employer that together equal $10,000 or more qualify the individual for membership. For example, if Joan Smith invests $5,000 in the Club and her employer matches her gift by also giving $5,000, then Joan Smith is eligible for membership.
    • An investment from a privately controlled company where the investor owns/controls the investment will qualify the investor as an individual for membership. The company is not recognized in the Society. For example, if John Smith owns XJZ Company and chooses to make his investment to the Club through the XJZ Company, then John Smith is eligible for membership.
    • A investment from a family foundation where the investor controls the foundation’s philanthropy will qualify the individual investor for membership. For example, if Joan Smith is the investor and chairman of Joan Smith Family Foundation and chooses to give via the foundation, Joan Smith is eligible for membership.
    • Investors who give through their “donor-designated funds” at community foundations may also be recognized in the Society.

  • What Investments Do Not Qualify Me For Membership?

    • Sponsorships, gifts-in-kind, or investments to endowment or capital campaigns are not eligible.
    • Investments that are tied to tickets, events, special projects, and/or programs are not unrestricted and thus should not be eligible.

  • Benefits of Being a Jeremiah Milbank’s Society Member

    • Prominent recognition of Jeremiah Milbank Membership in event programs, on our website, in our annual report, and on our investor plaque.
    • Invitation to join other top Boys & Girls Club donors at a prestigious celebration, hosted by one of our national organization’s distinguished alumni or benefactors (Members of The Jeremiah Milbank Society will be invited to the event in the spring in following year of their JMS membership).
    • National recognition in the Jeremiah Milbank Society catalogue as a leader who supports children at their local Boys & Girls Club.

  • Learn More & Become a Member

    If you'd like to learn more, or commit at this level, please email Bailey Bristol, Chief Advancement Officer (bailey@bgcmissoulacounty.org)

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