Name

Purdue for Life Foundation

Legal name

Purdue for Life Foundation

Website

https://purdueforlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alumni Engagement & Higher Education Philanthropy

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Major Gifts, Planned Giving & Endowment Development (EDALAOAC), Alumni Benefits, Membership & Affinity Programs (EDALAOAM), Corporate & Foundation Relations (Sponsorships, Grants, Partnerships) (EDALAOAE), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Alumni engagement services
• Nonprofit foundation management
• Alumni networking platform
• Donor recognition programs
• Higher education philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

West Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and life memberships for Purdue Alumni Association ($79/year or $1,250 life), PASE student membership ($125 one-time), and John Purdue Club athletic support ($200+/year).
2. Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue from corporate sponsors (Wabash, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce, Salesforce, Purdue Federal Credit Union, USI, Balfour, Kokomo Winery, Kyle Cavan, University Frames), advertising in Purdue Alumnus magazine and Boiler UPdate newsletter, and event sponsorship opportunities.
3. Philanthropic Donations: Donations through Purdue Day of Giving, President Council contributions ($1,000+ annually), scholarship endowments, and general giving programs supporting university missions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Purdue for Life Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the umbrella organization uniting the Purdue Alumni Association, President's Council, and John Purdue Club, along with the PASE student organization and Purdue Ties networking platform. The foundation sells annual and life memberships, operates donor recognition programs, runs domestic and international alumni clubs, hosts signature events and conferences, and facilitates alumni-student mentoring, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic giving in support of Purdue University.

Product overview

Purdue for Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the umbrella entity for Purdue University's alumni engagement. The organization operates a platform of interconnected products and programs: the core Purdue Alumni Association membership (annual and life options), the Purdue Ties networking and mentoring platform (powered by Graduway), PASE (the student organization for undergraduate engagement), President's Council (donor recognition at $1,000+ annually), and the John Purdue Club (athletic donor program starting at $200). Additional offerings include 12+ Affinity Networks (identity and interest-based groups), International Networks (nearly 90 networks supporting 40,000+ international alumni), Office of Foundation Relations (university grant coordination), and Business Development Services (advertising, sponsorship, corporate partnerships). Signature events include the Alumni Leader and Volunteer Conference, Purdue Women's Conference, and Cocktails and Conversation series. The foundation also manages Alumni Clubs (nearly 80 domestic and 65 international) and provides travel programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE): Student organization of the Purdue for Life Foundation, the largest student organization on campus with over 8,000 members, preparing students for lifelong connection to Purdue and its alumni.
• Purdue Ties
• President's Council
• John Purdue Club
• Affinity Networks
• International Networks

Products and services

• Purdue Alumni Association The primary alumni membership organization of Purdue University, offering annual ($79/year) and life ($1,250) memberships with benefits including voting rights, board eligibility, early access to the Purdue Alumnus magazine, and access to affinity and regional networks.
• Purdue Ties The premier networking and mentoring platform of Purdue University, powered by Graduway, enabling alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to post updates, share resources, request professional development help, connect for mentoring, browse job postings, join community groups, and discover events.
• Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE) The student organization of the Purdue for Life Foundation and largest student organization on campus with over 8,000 members. Prepares students for lifelong connection to Purdue and its alumni through events, mentoring, and a $125 one-time membership lasting the entire undergraduate career, including a branded jacket, annual T-shirt and pint glass, and 15% off at Follett's Purdue Book Stores.
• President's Council A donor recognition organization for individuals contributing $1,000 or more annually to any Purdue school, college, program, department, or campus initiative, providing stewardship, recognition, and engagement opportunities for major donors.
• John Purdue Club An athletic donor club supporting Purdue student-athletes with membership beginning at an annual gift of $200. Offers tiered benefits including priority points, seating access, and exclusive events, with escalating levels up to $50,000+ for Brees Leadership.
• Affinity Networks A portfolio of 12 affinity networks connecting like-minded Boilermakers around unifying purposes, including Air Force ROTC Alumni Network, Alumni Entrepreneurial Network, Alumni Medical Network, Asian Alumni Network, Aviation and Aerospace Network, Black Alumni Organization, Grand Prix Alumni Organization, Latino Alumni Network, LGBTQ+ Alumni Network, Naval ROTC Alumni Network, Reamer Alumni Network, and Women's Network.
• International Networks Nearly 90 international networks supporting over 40,000 alumni and friends across the world, led by International Alumni Ambassadors who organize events and connect with alumni in their local areas, facilitating more than 100 annual activities engaging more than 1,500 participants.
• International Alumni Ambassador Program A volunteer leadership program recruiting alumni ambassadors to lead international network activities, representing Purdue to local communities, organizing events, and connecting with alumni and friends worldwide.
• International Faculty Ambassador Program A program engaging Purdue faculty and staff traveling abroad to connect with international alumni, supporting study-abroad programs, research partnerships, and virtual engagement with international alumni networks.
• Office of Foundation Relations Works on behalf of Purdue to help university entities secure impactful funding from private foundations by identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and coordinating foundation support for researchers, faculty, and programs, as evidenced by partnership with the Office of the Provost.
• Business Development Services Corporate partnership programs connecting organizations with Purdue's 600,000+ alumni through advertising in Purdue Alumnus magazine and Boiler UPdate newsletter, event sponsorships (Boilermaker Ball, Purdue Challenge 5K, Alumni Leader and Volunteer Conference), and customized corporate partnership packages.
• Alumni Leader and Volunteer Conference (ALVC) An annual September conference for alumni club leaders, network leaders, and volunteers featuring speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, with $18.69 registration supporting the scholarship fund.
• Purdue Women's Conference A biennial conference held in Indianapolis featuring keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking for Purdue alumnae and friends, organized under the Purdue Women's Network.
• Cocktails and Conversation A monthly online event series featuring Purdue faculty, staff, students, alumni, or friends sharing professional expertise and personal experiences in an informal setting, organized under the Purdue Women's Network.
• Purdue Women's Network A unified affinity network for Purdue women formed through merger in October 2020, with local chapters in Ann Arbor, Chicago, Greater Lafayette, Houston, Indianapolis, San Francisco, and Washington DC connecting Purdue women regionally through events, mentorship, and the biennial Purdue Women's Conference.
• Purdue Reamer Alumni Network An affinity network established in 2022 that connects Reamer Club alumni and honorary members with current members of the Reamer Club, supporting engagement and stewardship for this identity-based alumni group.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 13,000 new alumni added each year to the network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Purdue Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor of John Purdue Club and Purdue for Life events. Provides banking solutions and exclusive discounts for Purdue Alumni Association members. Advertiser in Purdue publications.
• WabashcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Boilermaker Ball and marquee sponsor. Supports alumni engagement events and programs.
• CaterpillarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing support for alumni events and Boilermaker community programs.
• Rolls-RoycecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Purdue for Life Foundation events and programs.
• SalesforcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing advertising and sponsorship support for alumni engagement initiatives.
• USIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing services to alumni community through advertising.
• BalfourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner offering class rings and alumni jewelry through advertising and sponsorship.
• Kokomo WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing wine for events and advertising support.
• Kyle CavanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner offering class rings and jewelry with advertising sponsorship.
• University FramesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing custom framing services with advertising support.
• Alumni Insurance ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing life, health, long-term care, and other insurance products exclusively for Purdue Alumni Association members.
• AvisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partner offering exclusive discounts to Purdue Alumni Association members.
• BudgetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partner with exclusive discounts for Purdue alumni through association membership.
• GeicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering car and other insurance discounts to Purdue alumni members.
• Herren's Twin City Moving and StorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreater Lafayette-based relocation business with exclusive discounts for Purdue Alumni Association members.
• Roger C. Stewart Leadership & Professional Development Department (LEAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity department that sponsors Purdue Ties platform, preparing students for career-oriented growth through classroom and out-of-class experiences.
• Purdue Office of the ProvostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey university partner for foundation relations, working with the Office of Foundation Relations on large-scale foundation funding opportunities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Penn State Alumni Association: Penn State's alumni association runs a global network of 100+ chapters, member benefits, and travel programs for its 700,000+ alumni — directly comparable in scale and engagement model.
• University of Illinois Alumni Association: Illinois's alumni association runs regional clubs, scholarships, events, and a magazine for a large Big Ten alumni population — directly comparable in mission and member-benefit model.
• Cornell Alumni Association: Cornell's alumni association serves a global alumni base with clubs, affinity networks, and learning/travel programs — operationally analogous to Purdue for Life's programming and structure.
• The Ohio State University Alumni Association: Ohio State's alumni association manages a 500,000+ alumni network with regional chapters, memberships, and a Buckeye-affiliated foundation — directly comparable scale and structure to Purdue for Life Foundation.
• Texas Exes (University of Texas Alumni): Texas Exes is a dues-paying alumni association with chapters, scholarships, and events serving a massive alumni base — operationally comparable to Purdue for Life's membership and chapter model.
• University of Michigan Alumni Association: Michigan's alumni association runs 100+ clubs globally, membership tiers, affinity networks, and a magazine — structurally analogous to Purdue for Life's club, affinity, and member-benefit ecosystem.
• Stanford Alumni Association: Stanford's alumni association operates membership programs, regional clubs, affinity networks, and a networking platform for ~220,000 alumni worldwide — directly comparable in mission, structure, and program mix to Purdue for Life Foundation.
• MIT Alumni Association: MIT's alumni association serves a STEM-leaning global alumni base with clubs, mentoring, lifelong learning, and signature events — directly comparable to Purdue for Life's STEM-focused alumni engagement approach.
• Harvard Alumni Association: Harvard's alumni association runs one of the largest university alumni networks globally with clubs, affinity groups, lifelong learning, and a networking platform — overlapping heavily with Purdue for Life's program set and member-benefit model.
• Wisconsin Alumni Association: Wisconsin's alumni association operates a membership program, regional chapters, and affinity networks for its alumni base — structurally analogous to Purdue for Life's programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/purdueforlife
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PurdueforLife
• Facebookfacebook.com/PurdueforLife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/purdueforlife
• Instagraminstagram.com/purdueforlifefoundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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