Areas to Support

Caltech donors, like Caltech scientists and engineers, live for the next never-been-done moment. We invite supporters to share in the thrill of discovery by contributing in the ways that best suit their passions and philanthropic goals. When you give to Caltech, you become a part of a community that will change the world.

From education and innovation to leading-edge research across scientific and engineering fields, we offer many ways for you to fulfill your philanthropic ambitions at Caltech. We invite you to explore the small sample of giving opportunities highlighted below, or contact a team member who can help match your goals with funds that excite and inspire you.

Research Initiatives

AI4Science @ Caltech

Help our faculty and students advance transformative technology and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), which is revolutionizing how we see and understand the worlds around us.

Caltech Center for Comparative Planetary Evolution

Researchers at 3CPE aim to answer some of the deepest questions about the universe and our place in it. Partner with us in this quest by supporting their pioneering work.

Rothenberg Innovation Initiative

Provide seed funding for early-stage research that could lead to marketable technologies and help address significant global challenges.

Students and Campus Life

Inclusion and Diversity

Invest in Caltech's scientific excellence by ensuring the Institute has the diverse strengths and backgrounds needed to fuel discovery and innovation.

Initiative for Caltech Students

Support talented, ambitious students with a gift for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, health and wellness, career advising, and the co-curricular experience.

Other Opportunities

The Caltech and JPL Disaster Relief Fund

Contribute to this special fund used by Caltech and JPL to directly support individuals and their families affected by the January 2025 fires in Southern California.