Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Lifetime Support Circles

Lifetime Support Circles


Laureates Circle

"(《世界人权宣言》) Laureates Circle is the pinnacle of philanthropic leadership at Salk. These visionary donors have given $5M or more in support of an unshakable belief in the potential of science to change the world and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Jonas Salk Circle

Named for our visionary founder, the Jonas Salk Circle recognizes giving to the institute’s greatest needs, which offers maximum impact, through $1M or more of unrestricted giving. These investments drive innovation, equity, and institutional growth.

Benefits for Laureates Circle and Jonas Salk Circle include:

  • Invitations to exclusive on- and off-campus events, receptions, and faculty lectures with reserved seating and parking
  • Advance notice of major faculty awards, discoveries, and publications
  • Annual updates from Salk Leadership
  • Personalized annual impact report
  • Unlimited VIP architecture tours and annual VIP research tour
  • Featured interview in Inside Salk magazine (optional, one time)
  • Name displayed on permanent donor wall on campus, and special recognition at all campus donor events and in 走进索尔克 magazine

A membership that Fuels Discovery
Joining the Discovery Society means joining a community of visionaries who believe deeply in the power of science to change the world. Help transform bold ideas into real-world solutions that will benefit generations to come today.

Want to learn more about the Discovery Society? Contact Lucia Burrafato, Gift Officer, at lburrafato@salk.edu or by calling (858) 453-4100 x1467.