The W.S. Lewis Heritage Society honors individuals and families who have placed Morningside University in their estate plans or made a gift to the endowment. It is named in recognition of Bishop Wilson Seeley Lewis, former President (1897-1908), who in 1903 established the College Endowment Fund.
Membership in the W.S. Lewis Heritage Society is by written confirmation of your deferred gift arrangement. Qualifying gifts include wills, trusts, life insurance, IRA's, retirement plans, current gifts to endowment, or life income arrangements.
In joining the W.S. Lewis Society, you affirm the dream of Bishop Lewis whose vision has led to a current endowment valued at $56 million. Morningside University will continue to be a viable educational institution with the continued support of our current benefactors.
Join the W.S. Lewis Society
If you are interested in becoming a member of the W. S. Lewis Society, please contact Jonathan Blum at 712-274-5408 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To join the W.S. Lewis Society, complete the enrollment form and send it to the Gift Planning Office at Morningside University via mail or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications can be mailed to:
Morningside University
Office of Institutional Advancement
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
As a token of our appreciation, families and/or individuals receive a Jefferson Cup when they join the W. S. Lewis Society.