Ways to give
There are many ways to support the University of Chicago. Explore the options and choose the approach that works best for you.
Learn more about giving
Choose how you want your support to work—now or for the future, flexibly or with lasting impact.
Chicago Fund
Provide flexible support for the University’s highest priorities.
Support greatest needs.Planned Giving
Create a future gift through your estate and help sustain the University for generations to come.
Plan your gift.Endowed Giving
Establish a permanent fund that provides ongoing support for priorities you care about.
Create a legacy.Class Giving
Reconnect with classmates and maximize your impact through class giving.
Join your class.
Recognition and Giving Societies
Recognition societies honor donors whose generosity and sustained commitment help advance the University’s mission and strengthen its future.
Giving societies
Chicago Society
Recognizes donors who contribute $2,500 or more in a single fiscal year, providing vital annual support for the University’s work.
Harper Society
Honors donors whose lifetime giving totals $500,000 or more, reflecting a deep and enduring commitment to UChicago.
Maroon Loyalty Society
Celebrates donors who make a gift in three or more consecutive fiscal years, demonstrating sustained commitment over time.
Odyssey Scholarship Society
Recognizes donors who have contributed $25,000 or more to Odyssey Scholarships, expanding access to a UChicago education.
Phoenix Society
Recognizes donors who make estate commitments or life-income arrangements.