Membership in the Society is composed of Schwenkfelder Descendant, Associate, and Life members. A Descendant Membership requires proof of lineal descent from the immigrant Schwenkfelder Exiles of 1731 through 1737. An Associate Membership does not require lineal descent, but payment of the same annual dues as a descendant membership is required. A Life Membership can be either of the foregoing types and may be obtained upon payment of the required fee.