Class of 1917 Award - The Penn Fund

Impact Recognition Class of 1917 Award

We recognize one class for their outstanding fundraising achievement.

The Class of 1917 Award was established in 1967 by Bertram F. Brummer C’17 in honor of the Class of 1917’s 50th Reunion. The award recognizes one class who has most embodied the spirit of philanthropy throughout the reunion cycle.

Each year, The Penn Fund team will select the winning class based on three categories: the activity and commitment of giving committee volunteers, total dollars raised, and the number of donors supporting the effort compared to past results and the results of peer reunion classes. The net income from the associated endowed fund will be added to the gift of the winning class to honor those who have truly shone during their quinquennial reunion.

FY2021 Award Recipient

Thank you for generously supporting Penn during this milestone reunion.

The Penn Fund excitedly announces the Class of 1991’s 30th Reunion as the Class of 1917 Award recipient for the 2021 reunion cycle.

The Class of 1991 achieved incredible success during a year that was challenging in many ways. Their fundraising effort was led by Heather Sarno Getman, C’91 and Robin Harrison Kaplan, C’91 alongside 28 other reunion giving volunteers, all of whom exemplified a passion for Penn and continued commitment to the University’s mission. They far exceeded their overall goal of $7M, raising nearly twice that – a record-setting $13,190,753 – in support of student life and learning. Considering the ever-increasing need for undergraduate financial aid, the Class of 1991’s commitment to scholarship is especially noteworthy as $12,118,811 was raised from 38 scholarship donors. Ultimately, the Class of 1991 set six new dollar and donor records. Their sincere efforts set a fantastic example of generosity and philanthropy that will impact the University and its students for generations.

The Class of 1991 far exceeded their overall goal of $7M, raising nearly twice that – a record-setting $13,190,753 – in support of student life and learning.

Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 2014 raised $623,253.58 to support student life and learning in honor of their 5th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 2009 raised $1,801,629.42 to support student life and learning in honor of their 10th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 2004 raised $3,319,956.03 to support student life and learning in honor of their 15th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1999 raised $13,961,310.17 to support student life and learning in honor of their 20th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1994 raised $48,986,036.14 to support student life and learning in honor of their 25th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1989 raised $10,235,738.09 to support student life and learning in honor of their 30th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1984 raised $19,829,370.06 to support student life and learning in honor of their 35th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1979 raised $8,786,022.62 to support student life and learning in honor of their 40th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1974 raised $11,091,439.96 to support student life and learning in honor of their 45th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.
Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Alumni Weekend

In fiscal year 2019, the Class of 1969 raised $25,310,009.24 to support student life and learning in honor of their 50th Reunion.

The check amount is reflective of the presentation at the Reunion Volunteer Celebration on Friday, May 17, 2019.