Page 2 - George Eastman Circle | Impact Brochure 2019

Members of the George Eastman Circle, the University’s premier

leadership annual giving society, stand at the forefront of a movement

that will help provide an even greater service to the world.

George Eastman understood that the world’s great research universities are unique.
They are the only institutions that can contribute to the greater good of society, across the broadest
range of subjects, in perpetuity.
Early in the 20th century, George Eastman and a fellow group of leaders recognized the important
ways that the University of Rochester could contribute toward the greater good. Their vision,
leadership, and philanthropic support were instrumental in transforming the University of
Rochester into one of the world’s finest research universities. That support spanned multiple
disciplines and, today, the impact George Eastman made is seen throughout the University
community and the world.

George Eastman Circle members make a five-year pledge of $1,500 or greater annually to
designated areas where their personal interests and passions are greatest.

These extremely influential leaders earn a significant place in University history for their dedication
and belief in Rochester’s future—and play a critical role in ensuring the University will have a
reliable, steady stream of income for years to come.

“The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.”