Charter Member Giving

The 1916 Society is a legacy and endaowment giving initiative created to ensure the long-term strength and sustainability of Scouting.

Through meaningful contributions today or planned gifts for the future, members help to secure resources that will serve youth and communities for generations to come.

Membership is extended to those who make a gift of $10,000 or more, or who establish a planned gift of $25,000 or greater.

As part of this founding effor, donors may be recognized as Charter Members by joining between April and September 2026. Additional recognition tiers honor those who commit within the established timeline through February 2028, celebrating each donor's rold in building a lasting legacy for Scouting's future.

Charter Member Tiers:

Legacy Charter Member: Planned or cash gift by September 2026

Eagle Charter Member: Planned or cash gift by December 2026

First Class Charter Member: Planned or cash gift by October 2027

Charter Member: Planned or cash gift by February 2028

Giving Levels:

$10,000+ Riverfront Founders

$15,000+ Delta Explorers

$25,000+ Bluff City Pathfinders

$100,000+ Chickasaw Trailblazers

$500,000+ Chickasaw Heritage Circle

$1,000,000+ Chickasaw Legacy Society

All gifts may be made as cash or deferred commitments.

Pledges up to $25,000 may be paid over five years;

pledges over $25,000 may be paid over ten years.

About the Chickasaw Council

Founded in 1916 in Memphis, the Chickasaw Council of Scouting America has been serving youth and families across the Mid-South for over 100 years.

Today, the Council reaches over 3,200 young people across 17 counties in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, delivering programs that build character, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to service.

Supported by dedicated vollunteers and community partners, the Chickasaw Council provides year-round opportunities for growth through Scouting programs, camps, and leadership development experiences.

As an independant nonprofit, it's mission is sustained through the generosity fo donors who help ensure that the values and impact of Scouting continue to shape future generations.

Why Give?

Scouting has been shaping leaders, building character, and strengthening communities for more than a century.

The 1916 Society ensures that this mission continues by providing lasting financial support that allows future generations of youth to grow, lead, and thrive. Your gift is not just an investment in programs today, but a commitment to the enduring impact of Scouting.

By giving, you help secure the resources needed to expand opportunities, reach more young people, and preserve the values that define Scouting. It is a powerful way to create a legacy; a legacy that will be felt not just now, but for generations to come.