For questions about the benefits of giving, contact the Development Office at (617) 720-7680 or development@bostonathenaeum.org.

Please note that leadership giving levels reflect philanthropic support and do not include an annual Athenaeum membership. 

Leadership donors are recognized in the annual report for their generosity.

Patrons $1,000 – $2,499

Patrons enjoy the following benefits:

• Invitation to the annual donor appreciation event
• Union Club dining privileges
• Private tour of the London Library (Contact the Athenaeum Development Office before your visit)

Fellows $2,500 – $4,999

Fellows enjoy the following benefits:

• All benefits of the Patron level, plus
• Invitations to special events and program receptions with speakers

Sponsors $5,000 – $9,999

Sponsors enjoy the following benefits:

• All benefits of the Fellow level, plus
• Invitation to become a Boston Athenaeum Proprietor
• Complimentary guest day membership passes to share with family and friends (Contact the Development Office for your passes)

10½ Circle $10,000 – $24,999

10½ Circle Members enjoy the following benefits:

• All benefits of the Sponsor level, plus
• Special invitation to Athenaeum After Dark, and other donor celebrations
• 10% discount on facility rentals (If you’re exploring rental opportunities with The Catered Affair, let the Development Office know)
• Private docent-led tours for you and your guests (Contact the Development Office to arrange your tour)
• Access to sold-out lectures and author talks (Contact the Development Office for tickets)

Hannah Adams Society $25,000 – $49,999

The Society is named in honor of the first woman granted access to the library. Hannah Adams’s (1755-1831) scholarship earned her access to the Library’s collection and an annual stipend to fund her research.

Hannah Adams Society Members enjoy the following benefits:

• All benefits of the 10½ Circle level, plus
• Access to conference rooms for personal group meetings once a year, restrictions apply (Contact the Development Office to make your reservation)

Aegis Society $50,000+

Aegis Society Members enjoy the following benefits:

• All benefits of the Hannah Adams level, plus
• Private collections viewing of your choice for you and your guests