Llenroc Foundation

The Llenroc Foundation–a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization–was established in 1988 for the purpose of preserving the late 19th century structure of architectural significance in Tompkins County. Its board members are all alumni of Pi Chapter, with the exception of Ezra Cornell ’70, the eldest male descendant of the University’s founder. The Foundation has already made significant grants for repairs at Llenroc. It has also made noteworthy contributions to Historic Ithaca, a preservation group whose experts have made a number of useful recommendations for work at Llenroc and who have helped stimulate local interest in the importance of the building.

The generous donations of so many Pi Chapter alums have made possible lasting and significant improvements to the house and grounds at Llenroc.

Numerous gifts and pledges have been made at the $100,000, $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 levels. Any campaign requires such major gifts to succeed. But we also need many gifts in more modest ranges. As the numbers and strength of our brotherhood continue to increase, so should the breadth and depth of our contributions. All gifts may be pledged and spread over a three-year period.

Alumni who have recently visited the University for reunions, Homecoming, Recent Alumni Weekend (RAW), or other occasions, have remarked on the great respect, care, and concern with which the current generation of undergraduates has treated Llenroc. They have worked hard to keep the building in shape, knowing full well how enormously if intangibly Llenroc contributes to the special character of the Pi Chapter of Delta Phi. They deserve the enthusiastic support of alumni and friends in restoring and improving Llenroc so it can continue to serve the fraternity well for decades to come.

In his inaugural address as the eleventh president of Cornell University, Jeffrey Lehman issued a challenge that has come to be known as The Call to Engagement. His call has stimulated discussions with students, faculty, and alumni in order to set new directions for the University for the coming decades. The Campaign for Llenroc mirrors The Call to Engagement by reaching out for support from hundreds of Pi Chapter alumni.All alumni are asked to recall not only the friendships and memories they share with their Pi brothers, but also the unique and historic building that remains our fraternity home in Ithaca. You are encouraged to demonstrate the importance Llenroc has had for you personally and for the proud tradition of Delta Phi at Cornell. Our goal is nothing less than the complete restoration of the grandeur of Llenroc, and it will continue to require the dedication and generosity of all Pi brothers. Your generous support is needed as never before.

Now is the time to support The Campaign for Llenroc: Restoration of an Architectural and Historic Treasure.

Because of the magnitude of Llenroc’s need we are seeking major gifts and commitments from all alumni. Each alumnus is encouraged to consider making a special gift to Llenroc as a major commitment to the future of the Architectural and Historic treasure that is our heritage. To meet the need and to reach our fund raising goals, alumni are encouraged to make cash pledges over a three-year period and a bequest or gift of insurance. Three-year cash gifts and pledges fulfill the immediate need for the house; bequests and insurance will assist in the building of our endowment over the long term. All gifts and pledges count toward the campaign total.