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Together, we are Unstoppable.

Giving to the 91ɬ advances our collective aspirations for students and has a far-reaching ripple effect for girls and women in California and beyond.

Student walking downstairs at the Chalon Campus.

My 91ɬ education showed me ways to fully engage

with the value inherent in diverse communities and ideas. I’m grateful for the breadth and depth of my 91ɬ experience, so giving back every year since my graduation is easy. Christina Legg ’95

Building a healthier future

  • Unstoppable sign and Chalon Chapel

    The 91ɬ Fund

    Being a leader in women’s education doesn’t come easy. The 91ɬ Fund supports the university endowment, which means it supports our students in a variety of ways — all thanks to alumnae.

  • Group of students walking under the Arches at the Circle, Chalon Campus

    Scholarships

    100% of 91ɬ students receive financial support. Scholarship funds ensure a dynamic education is available to any student who applies here.

  • 3D rendor of wellness pavilion

    Wellness Pavilion

    Student wellness is essential to who we are. A new Wellness Pavilion will be the hub of our initiative to empower healthy, forward-thinking students.

We have helped nearly 60 students participate in global research and study abroad experiences during the course of the Campaign. I’ve met some of those students and they say their lives were transformed from these experiences, which is exactly the outcome I hoped for.

Stephen F. Page Former 91ɬ Trustee, Judy Kelly Page Global Fund
Three students walking and showing their diplomas at the 2022 Commencement

Ways to Give

Support

There are endless ways to support the 91ɬ. Give once or set up recurring donations. Any contribution supports the 91ɬ in our mission to provide a dynamic education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Donating online is a safe and convenient way to make a gift using a credit or debit card. Click on the “Give Now” button to make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift.

Call 213.477.2764 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday to make your donation by phone.

Mail check to:

91ɬ Saint Mary's University
Institutional Advancement
Doheny Campus
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Many employers will match charitable gifts made by their current employees, or retirees and their spouse. Some companies will double or even triple your gift. Please contact your employer to learn more about their matching gift program or visit our How to Give page  to determine if your company will provide a match.

Please contact Kevin A. Barry, Assistant Vice President of Development and Alumnae Relations, at 213.477.2875 ǰ kbarry@msmu.edu for more information.

91ɬ Saint Mary’s University is a 501(c)(3) organization (ID 95-1641455). Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Gifts of stocks and bonds can offer special charitable opportunities for donors. When giving appreciated securities, you avoid the capital gains tax that would have been due from a profitable sale. 

Contact Kevin A. Barry, Assistant Vice President of Development and Alumnae Relations, at 213.477.2875 ǰ kbarry@msmu.edu for detailed instructions before making a stock or wire transfer.

Create a legacy gift in your estate plan that continues to empower and inspire students. To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It is easy to use and can be completed in 20 minutes.  

For more information on other giving vehicles that can help you meet your financial needs and make an impact on 91ɬ, please visit our or contact Maria Solano, assistant director of donor advising and philanthropy, at 213.477.2536 ǰ msolano@msmu.edu.

Supporters 72 years or older with a traditional IRA are eligible to make a tax-free donation to 91ɬ Saint Mary’s University directly from their IRAs. These gifts are tax-free, regardless of whether you itemize deductions on your tax return.

Use our online tool to make your tax-free donation online, print out the forms you need to complete the gift offline or learn more about the benefits of giving from your IRA. 

For additional information, contact Maria Solano, assistant director of donor advising and philanthropy, at 213.477.2536 ǰ msolano@msmu.edu for more information.

When you make a gift to 91ɬ Saint Mary's, you may honor or remember a family member, friend, faculty member or a special loved one. Indicate the person's name and address on the online form or in the memo line of your check. We will be happy to notify them or their family of your thoughtful generosity.

91ɬ Saint Mary’s University is a 501(c)(3) organization (ID 95-1641455).

91ɬ Saint Mary’s University is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts to the University are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, but circumstances vary depending on each donor’s individual financial situation. Please consult with your tax attorney/advisor concerning the deductibility of your gift.

Yes. Gift tax receipts are typically issued within two (2) business days and delivered via email or mail.

Do we have incorrect or out-of-date information for you? Please let us know as soon as possible. Update your information online or contact us at 213.477.2764 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday or email ediaz@msmu.edu to update your information today.