Parent and Family Giving - Giving to WashU
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During your student’s time at Washington University, they will discover their voice, develop their own ideas, and set goals for the future. They will collaborate with world-class faculty and form lifetime friendships with other students from around the world. They will become the leaders, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
Each year, the generous support of WashU parents helps the university provide an exceptional experience for all students. During the academic year 2023-24, WashU parents and families contributed $5.1 million to the university’s Annual Fund, which supports the following areas and many more:
Need-based scholarship programs
Distinguished faculty
Undergraduate research
New academic programs
Exceptional leadership opportunities
State-of-the-art facilities and learning technologies
Annual Fund gifts may be designated to support the school your student attends or another area or program that is
meaningful to you
, such as scholarship support, student health and well-being, University Libraries, or career services.
Make a gift today
We feel fortunate to be part of the WashU community. As two-time parents, we’ve been actively involved with the university for many years. Our children receive an amazing education and opportunities to grow outside the classroom while surrounded by faculty and staff who are genuinely invested in their success, so we are excited to give back.
David and Rona Baizer, parents of Will, BS ’16, and Caroline, BSBA ’21
2023–24 participation
5,878
parent households made gifts
1,257
parent Eliot Society members
297
new parent Eliot Society members
$14.5M
total parent and family gifts
$5.1M
designated to the Annual Fund
$2.9M
in scholarship gifts
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Opportunities to engage
Gaining admission to WashU was a dream, but earning a scholarship turned it into a reality. My scholarship represents more than a financial investment. It is a vote of confidence in my potential, which has given me invaluable latitude to explore and develop my passions.
Shaelee Comettant, Arts & Sciences Class of 2023
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William Greenleaf Eliot Society
Parents who make a gift of $1,000 or more are eligible for annual membership in the William Greenleaf Eliot Society. You may designate your gift to the school, program, or scholarship that is meaningful to your family, and your gift will have an impact on the educational experience of current and future WashU students.
Learn more about the Eliot Society
Honor your graduate
Parents of seniors may choose to honor their graduate with a contribution to the Class of 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship. Combined with the Senior Class Gift, this need-based scholarship will be awarded to an entering first-year student in Fall 2024.
Learn more about the Class of 2024 Scholarship
Looking for more ways to get involved?
Family members are an essential part of the Washington University community and their perspective enriches all that we do. WashU offers many ways for parents and families to get involved with the university and meet other parents, students, and alumni.
Parent volunteer opportunities
Giving Opportunities
WashU Annual Fund
Scholarship Giving
Student Experience
Giving Challenges
Naming Opportunities
Planned Giving
Class Giving
Parent and Family Giving
Honor Your Graduate
Senior Class Gift
Faculty and Staff Giving
UK Friends of WashU
How to give
There are many ways to make a gift to WashU.
Online
Phone
Mail
Stock or securities
Planned giving
Corporate matching
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