The Fromm Institute Appreciates Your Financial Support

Introducing Our New Donor Recognition Program For the 2025-2026 academic year.

We're excited to launch our new Donor Recognition Program with four giving tiers that offer meaningful ways to engage and receive the recognition you deserve.

Fellowship ($250-$499) - Subsidizes one learner's class
Nurturer ($500-$2,499) - Supports two members' access to learning
Leadership ($2,500-$9,999) - Pays one professor for one course
Visionary Partner ($10,000+) - Covers one month of learning space

Each tier includes exclusive benefits from thank you letters and event invitations to donor wall inclusion and custom recognition opportunities.

Since the program is new, donations from previous years do not automatically place you into a tier. Instead, tiers will be calculated throughout the year as new donations are received

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This flexible program ensures your gift’s impact aligns with your foundations giving priorities.
We are excited to build the perfect recognition package for you. Please reach out to Leah@fromminstitute.org to learn more

Partnership Models:

  • Program Underwriter
  • Innovation Partner
  • Capacity Builder
  • Community Impact Partner

The Fromm Institute Transforms Livest

Combating Isolation and Building Community:

  • 63% of members report feeling significantly less isolated after joining Fromm, directly addressing what the U.S. Surgeon General has identified as a public health crisis
  • 52% have expanded their personal support networks through meaningful connections formed at the Institute, creating the social bonds that research shows are critical for healthy aging

Enhancing Mental Health and Cognitive Well-being:

  • 73% report measurable improvements in their mental health, demonstrating how intellectual engagement and social connection work together to support psychological well-being
  • 72% experience a renewed sense of purpose, which research links to better cognitive function and reduced risk of dementia

Transforming Overall Life Satisfaction:

  • 82% report improved life satisfaction since joining Fromm—a remarkable outcome that reflects the Institute's comprehensive approach to healthy agin

The Broader Impact: These results are particularly powerful when considered against the backdrop of research showing that social isolation increases dementia risk by 50% and premature death by 26-29%. Our members aren't just taking classes—they're actively protecting their cognitive health, building life-extending social connections, and finding renewed purpose in a community that values lifelong learning.

Leave a Lasting Legacy with the Fromm Society

By including the Fromm Institute in your will, trust, or retirement plan, you’re supporting lifelong learning for years to come. As a member of the Fromm Society, your legacy will empower future learners and help foster a community of curiosity and growth. To become a member, contact Derek Leighnor at 415-422-6805 or Derek@fromminsitute.org.

Honor Loved Ones with a Gift to the Fromm Institute

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or memorials by making a meaningful gift in recognition of someone special. When you make a gift to the Fromm Institute, an original card will be sent to the recipient, acknowledging your thoughtful gesture. To make a gift in honor of another, contact Alfredo Martinez at 415-422-6805 or Alfredo@fromminstitute.org.

Support the Fromm Institute through the Friends Organization

The Friends of the Fromm is the financial support organization for the Fromm Institute’s lifelong learning program. It is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and from state franchise or income tax under Section 23701 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. All contributions are tax-deductible, and donors will receive formal acknowledgment. Federal Tax ID number is 94-2427266.