The fastest way to give to the Cal Fund is to make a gift online at Give.berkeley.edu/CalFund. Our secure site allows you to make your gift in a variety of ways, including setting up a sustaining monthly contribution.
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Your gifts help us address the most important needs of our students as conditions continue to evolve. We are immensely grateful for the support of Cal family members like you.
Gifts to the Cal Fund help ensure that UC Berkeley retains its excellence in teaching, research, and public service by supporting students and faculty across campus. These contributions are put to use immediately in support of the greatest needs on campus, providing vital flexibility at a time when just 14 percent of Berkeley’s overall funding comes from the State of California.
Impact of Your Gift

“Because of your support I am motivated to excel and work harder at Berkeley. It makes me feel like I have people that believe in me, which instills a drive to succeed that is even bigger than myself. Thank you!”

“Thank you very much for contributing to my education and future! Having donor support means the world to me and has shown me that there are many people that want to contribute to the academic success of students.”

“When I come across instances of doubt, I am grateful for your support. It serves as a reminder to me each day that I am among the best students at UC Berkeley. Donors are, and always will be, a piece of my success story as I continue to move forward in my educational career.”

“I had to overcome academic challenges and the loss of my mother. My experience at UC Berkeley has been life-changing. I’m grateful, to you, the donors, for the privilege of receiving the support that helps low-income students have an opportunity to get a quality education without large debt.”
Your gift of any size to the Cal Fund makes you a part of something bigger. You are helping to support crucial aspects of the Berkeley student experience like free student tutoring, career counseling, small group mentoring, and campus safety as well as faculty retention and research. Your support matters to the Berkeley community!

More than 7,000 people give to the Cal Fund every year, making it the most popular way to support students and faculty.
Ways to Give
Giving Societies
UC Berkeley appreciates and recognizes our donors through a variety of giving societies.
The Cal Fund provides many opportunities to give. One example is the Student Technology Equity Program (STEP), which provided essential computer equipment to students in need who were working remotely due to the pandemic. The STEP program provided laptop computers, internet access, and other necessary hardware to 4,701 students.

Thank you!
Your support of the Cal Fund provides access to services and the opportunity for students to achieve excellence.