Annual Giving through the Yale Alumni Fund

Yale graduates contribute almost $25 million per year in annual gifts alone. The University would need an additional $500 million in unrestricted endowment funds to equal this essential support.

What Do These Gifts Support?

Annual giving to Yale through the Alumni Fund's annual appeal provides current and immediately expendable support for the University's basic needs including:

• Financial aid to students
• Teaching and research
• Facilities maintenance

The Tradition Lives On

The education of all Yale graduates (Yes, that includes you!) has been partially subsidized by the generosity of prior graduates. Today, this giving makes a tremendous impact in helping to defray the cost of a Yale education, which for each student is almost double the price of tuition. Giving to the Alumni Fund is our opportunity to continue this tradition.

So, Do We Have You Convinced?

We hope so. To make giving to Yale as convenient as possible, we are providing a direct link to Yale Development. Just click and you will find an easy to follow format for making your gift to Yale.

Have You Paid Your Class Dues?

1959 Class dues support our Reunions including our upcoming 50th and provide the necessary funds to continue our two major annual class projects, the Class of 1959 Calhoun College initiative and the Class of 1959 AYA Summer Service Fellowships. Read and learn more about these in the Class Projects section of this website. Class dues also bring you a subscription to the Yale Alumni Magazine with news of Yale and the Yale Community and 1959 Class Notes. You can pay your class dues online. Just click Yale 1959 Class Dues.