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Giving to Saint Louis University

Your support of Saint Louis University makes a true difference in the lives of others. Gifts to SLU fund access to a world-class education, outstanding student support, leading-edge research, first-rate athletics programs and opportunities for us to live our mission as we collectively work to serve a higher purpose and seek the greater good.

Turning Aspirations into Achievements: Learn about your important role in SLU's success.

Reflecting Your Priorities and Meeting Your Philanthropic Goals

No matter which area of SLU you'd like to support, there are many ways to make an impact at any level. 

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Thank you for sharing our belief in the power of Jesuit education, research and health care to change lives!

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Support a SLU Cause You Care About

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Support Scholarships
Be the Reason SLU Students Excel

Help alleviate financial burdens for students and unlock doors to boundless opportunities. Billikens' college and career aspirations are fueled by the exceptional generosity of people who believe in the power of education to shape tomorrow's leaders.

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The Third Century Fund
Fuel a Sense of Belonging

When you support the Third Century Fund, you strengthen connections between Saint Louis University’s students and future graduates with signature programs such as Homecoming and Family Weekend, reunions, club city events, service opportunities and alumni professional development programming.

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Unlock Matching Gifts
Make the Most of Your Support

Did you know that many employers will match your charitable contributions, allowing you to double or even triple your gift to SLU? Search our matching gifts database to get started.

Your Gift Makes SLU's Mission Possible

When you make a gift to Saint Louis University in any amount, you become part of something bigger.

You help ease students’ financial burdens, fund new programs and build advanced facilities. Your support benefits not just SLU but the community and the world beyond, as each person affected by your generosity fulfills their part of our mission.

Your Recent Impact

Saint Louis University continues to benefit from the generosity of alumni, donors and friends who believe in its mission and are committed to transforming students' lives. The close of the 2025 fiscal year marked the end of one of the most successful fundraising periods in SLU's history. 

Contributing to SLU's fundraising success in FY25:

  • 726 people who became first-time donors.
  • 6,756 members of True to SLU, the University's loyalty society.
  • More than 550 Saint Louis University faculty and staff employees who contributed as donors.
  • More than $12.4 million in gifts from alumni donors, and $15.3 million in support from friends.
  • Nearly $600,000 in support from parents of current Billikens.
  • 2,320 esteemed donors from SLU's leadership giving societies.

Thank you for investing in my education and inspiring me to continue to give back to my community and help others ... I am honored to be on the receiving end of a scholarship that appreciates my service and contributions and shares my values." 

– Eleanor (A&S ’25)

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Recent gifts

A supporter of SLU for much of his adult life, Frank Magiera, Ph.D., (PC ’62) left a bequest to the University totaling more than $4.6 million that will benefit scholarships, the student experience and enhanced facilities at the School of Science and Engineering.

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