Giving to Richmond

Investing in Student Aid

As we look to the future, no priority is more important than increasing support for talented and deserving students who may not otherwise have the means to afford the opportunities and promise of a Richmond education.
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The Endowment Myth
Though often misunderstood, the University’s endowment contributes only about five percent of its annual value to the institution’s operating budget each year. Learn more about what the endowment does — and what it doesn’t do. Learn More
Spiders Helping Spiders

Each fall, the Spider community gathers for Spiders Helping Spiders, a truly special week dedicated to helping students in need. During this online event November 15-22, alumni, families, and friends united to support students in need through the student emergency fund, the career opportunity fund, and undergraduate financial aid. Thank you to everyone who took part in Spiders Helping Spiders!
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UR Here Giving Day
Spiders everywhere came together for Richmond’s fourth UR Here Giving Day on April 6-7, 2022. Thank you to everyone who made a gift during this 36-hour event! You help make Richmond accessible to students who could not otherwise afford to attend and enable UR to offer students the personal care, experiences, and academic excellence for which Richmond is known. See the 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