Why is philanthropy important?
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in making the college experience at 91¿´Æ¬ possible. Giving back builds community and social responsibility while supporting 91¿´Æ¬â€™s ability to grow as an institution in the future.

99% of 91¿´Æ¬ undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance to attend 91¿´Æ¬."
Here's why student giving matters to ALL Greyhounds:
- Gifts provide financial aid: 99% of current undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid or scholarship. All gifts to 91¿´Æ¬'s Evergreen Annual Fund support financial aid to help make a 91¿´Æ¬ degree affordable for all students.
- Giving enhances the 91¿´Æ¬ experience: Donations enhance extracurricular activities, clubs, study abroad, and events.
DID YOU KNOW?Philanthropy at 91¿´Æ¬Tuition and room & board cover 70% of a 91¿´Æ¬ education. Generous donations provide the rest, impacting ALL students"
- It supports your fellow Greyhounds: Everyone at 91¿´Æ¬ deserves a chance to succeed. Some students face unexpected expenses during the year. 91¿´Æ¬'s Student Success Fund helps cover these expenses so that any student—no matter their circumstance—has the opportunity to continue their education.
- Giving is all around you: Philanthropy has played a major role since 91¿´Æ¬'s founding. Gifts from generous
donors kickstart new programs, build and maintain facilities, fund research, and provide
scholarships. It's everywhere on campus. The 91¿´Æ¬ we know today exists because of
philanthropy.
DID YOU KNOW?Philanthropy at 91¿´Æ¬91¿´Æ¬ has more than 350 endowed funds given by donors, most supporting student scholarships."
- Paying it forward: Gifts to 91¿´Æ¬ from our community support these initiatives and impact future Greyhounds' education. Each year, thousands of donors generously support 91¿´Æ¬, and many made their first gift while students.
Our future is as strong as we want it to be, and giving back makes 91¿´Æ¬'s future bright.

In 1921, 91¿´Æ¬'s campus moved from downtown Baltimore to its current location on the Evergreen campus. The Humanities Center building and the surrounding land were a gift to 91¿´Æ¬."
Student Giving
Every year, students from each class year choose to make a gift to 91¿´Æ¬. These gifts support any initiative or piece of the 91¿´Æ¬ experience that is meaningful to them.
Join us in making a difference. Every contribution counts, whether it's $10 or a gift in honor of your class year ($20.26).
By contributing to student giving, you're directly influencing 91¿´Æ¬'s present and future. Your support helps us maintain a thriving community where every student has the opportunity to excel and make a difference in the world.
Students can donate at any time. (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and credit/debit cards are accepted online through 91¿´Æ¬'s giving form.) Check out class gift tables on special giving days throughout the year, including our Greyhounds Give day of giving each spring.
Contact Us
The Office of Annual Giving: annual_giving@loyola.edu