Giving to Richmond

Investing in Student Aid

As we look to the future, no priority is more important than increasing support for deserving students who may not otherwise have the means to afford the promise of a Richmond education.
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Pillars: A Report on the Impact of Giving

Pillars is a new annual report dedicated to the impact of philanthropy at Richmond. This first edition illustrates how the generosity of the Spider community carries forward the promise of access and opportunity to the next generation. We hope you are as inspired as we are by these incredible stories.
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Giving Spotlights

We are deeply grateful for donor support. Read the stories of stand-out Spiders who have made a lasting impact on our campus, as well as those who have benefited from donor generosity.
READ STORIES OF IMPACT
The Endowment Myth

The University’s endowment contributes about five percent of its annual value to the institution’s operating budget each year. Learn more about what the endowment does, what it doesn’t do, and how you can support UR’s future.
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UR Here Giving Day

Our fifth annual UR Here Giving Day takes place April 4-5, 2023! Last year, Spiders everywhere came together for this exciting 36-hour event. Thank you to everyone who made a gift – you help make Richmond financially accessible to all students and enable UR to offer them the personal care, experiences, and academic excellence for which Richmond is known.
See the 2022 Results
Spiders Helping Spiders

Each fall, the UR community celebrates Spiders Helping Spiders, a special week dedicated to helping students in financial need. In November 2022, alumni, families, and friends united to support these students by giving to three key funds. Thank you to everyone who took part in Spiders Helping Spiders!
See the 2022 Results

A Tradition of Generosity

By giving to Richmond, you join generations of Spiders in fulfilling the promise of every student who comes here
and fortifying the University’s financial future for generations to come.

$25.3M

total gifts and commitments in FY22

8,000+

Spider alumni gave back last year

$6.2M

given to Financial Aid last fiscal year

$350k

came from gifts of $100 or less