Why Give to Stanford
Supporting students, fueling groundbreaking research, advancing solutions to societal challenges—there are so many reasons to give to Stanford. No matter what you choose to support, your gift has a positive impact.
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7 reasons why giving matters
It’s easy to wonder, “Can my gift really make a difference?” The answer is “yes.” Gifts of all sizes play an essential role at Stanford.
I was fortunate to have been admitted to Stanford. I had top grades, but as a first-generation immigrant, I had little guidance. Receiving an amazing education was just the beginning. I am grateful for all the doors that opened to me and the opportunities that came my way.
I’m proud to be a tiny part of the impact that Stanford has on making our world a better place. My contributions today are a small way of giving back for so much that I've received over the past 25 years.
Shadi Aryanpour Farokhzad, ’97
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What about Stanford’s endowment?
With an endowment valued at $28.9 billion, it’s reasonable to wonder why Stanford can’t spend more. The endowment makes amazing things possible, but there are limits on how it can be used.
How gifts make a difference
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Gift names Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign
The newly named center expands its scope after transformative gift
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Dual investments strengthen COLLEGE
Stanford’s efforts to reimagine the first-year undergraduate experience are bolstered by generous gifts from Nehal Raj, ’00, MS ’00.
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Gift establishes the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Stanford's first new school in 70 years will accelerate solutions to global climate crisis.
A gift to combat neurodegeneration
Philip, MBA ’62, and Penny Knight invest in a new initiative on brain resilience to inspire new discoveries in brain aging and resilience and usher in a new era for brain science and health.
Foundational gift will benefit human health
Stanford ChEM-H renamed Sarafan ChEM-H in recognition of gift from university trustee Lily Sarafan, ’03, MA ’03.
Alumni gifts help student-athletes compete at the highest levels
The incredible dedication of Cardinal fans has led to coachships to help recruit and retain coaches, scholarships for student-athletes, and programmatic funds to bolster varsity sports.
I am forever grateful for my life-changing experience at Stanford—the interdisciplinary studies and exuberance of my peers truly opened up my world. Supporting Stanford is my way of making sure other students can have the same amazing opportunities that I did.
Alice Mo, ’87
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That’s what your gifts empower Stanford’s people to do.