Ways to Give
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.
Make an Outright Gift
Explore the many ways you can make a donation that will directly benefit teaching, learning, and research at Caltech.
Supporting Caltech Students
You can support Caltech students through undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and the student wellness and student emergency funds.
Supporting COVID-19 Research
Explore the innovative work of Caltech scientists and engineers in their fight against COVID-19 and future pandemics through diagnostics, tracking, therapeutics, and vaccines.
Supporting Inclusion and Diversity
Join Caltech in fostering an environment where the brightest, most creative minds from every segment of society and every corner of the globe can achieve their fullest potential.
Name an Endowment
Gifts that establish endowments offer reliable and ongoing support for the initiatives that are most important to you—from scholarships, fellowships, and professorships to cross-disciplinary research programs. Caltech endowments are managed to last, accelerating progress and encouraging innovation for generation after generation.
Be a Caltech Associate
Join more than 2,000 annual members whose discretionary support helps Caltech faculty, students, and staff uncover new knowledge and make breakthroughs.
Choose an Affinity Group
Give in concert with a group that aligns with your interests. Learn more about how you can contribute to a specific Caltech entity dedicated to science, culture, or the arts.
Support the Caltech Fund
Help current Techers. Your gift to the Caltech Fund directly enhances the educational experience for undergraduates and graduate students, giving them the resources, opportunities, and extracurricular activities they need to flourish.
Give for Your Reunion
Give back to honor the place that gave you your education. Join your classmates to make a gift of any amount to the Caltech Fund—and make a difference in the lives of the students who follow in your footsteps.
Make a Planned Gift
There are many ways to establish a legacy by investing in Caltech. Our gift planning experts assist donors in making gifts of stock, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, retirement plan assets, cash, or life insurance. Many supporters choose options such as charitable gift annuities, retained life estates, or charitable remainder unitrusts to maximize tax benefits while empowering research, discovery, and education at Caltech.