
The W.L. Mellon Society recognizes leadership support of the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon. The Society was started in 1997 to honor the business school's founder, William Larimer Mellon, for his vision and generosity, and also to recognize the generosity of alumni and friends who continue his tradition of philanthropy.
Members of the Tepper School's W.L. Mellon Society also receive membership in Carnegie Mellon's Andrew Carnegie Society (ACS), which includes:
Membership is renewable annually with a gift of $1,000 or more to the Tepper School.
Within the W.L. Mellon Society, the Tepper School is pleased to recognize members at the following giving levels:
| Dean's Circle | $100,000 and above |
| Founders | $50,000 - $99,999 |
| Principals | $25,000 - $49,999 |
| Fellows | $10,000 - $24,999 |
| Partners | $5,000 - $9,999 |
| Associates | $2,500 - $4,999 |
| Members | $1,000 - $2,499 |