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Your support is vital to sustaining Cal State LA’s legacy of academic excellence. When you give to Cal State LA, you help provide transformative educational experiences that prepare our students to thrive as global citizens. Whether you are inspired to give back or wish to support a specific area of the University, your generosity empowers us to continue breaking new ground. For more information on ways to give, please contact one of our major gift officers in University Development.

University Development

Cal State LA + You

To make an immediate gift, simply complete our secure online giving form by clicking on the Give Online button below. The button will direct you to our online giving portal, hosted by Blackbaud.

GIVE ONLINE

Please note that we do not accept credit cards over the phone to make donations. Please use our Online Giving form or use any of the other methods of giving on this page to make your donation. Our Annual Giving team may solicit gifts over the phone; however, they will never ask for a card number. For more information on the Annual Giving solicitation process, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at (323) 343-4866.

If mailing a gift, please make your check payable to the Cal State LA Foundation and send it to:

Cal State LA Foundation
5151 State University Drive, SSB 8381
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Your employer may multiply the effects of your generosity by matching your gift to Cal State LA. Please visit our matching gift page to see if your company will match your gift and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to complete your submission. 

Matching Gifts

A gift of stock or securities can enable you to make a gift to Cal State LA without drawing from your cash reserves.

For more information about gifts of stock and securities, please contact:

University Advancement
Tel: (323) 343-3060

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed

With a planned gift such as bequest intentions in a will or trust, charitable gift annuities or beneficiary designations in life insurance policies, you can build a legacy for the University while enjoying a variety of tax benefits.

Questions? Please contact Danese Bardot, Senior Director for Planned Giving, at (323) 343-3045. 

Planned Giving

Foundation and corporate gifts are instrumental in sustaining quality programs and services as well as student scholarships and internship opportunities at Cal State LA.

For more information about foundation and corporate gifts, please contact Jeff Poltorak, Interim Vice President for University Advancement.

In-kind gifts are donations of personal property, such as equipment, artwork, materials or company products. With an in-kind gift, you can enhance Cal State LA’s facilities and environment and help strengthen University programs.

For more information about in-kind gifts, please contact: 

University Advancement
Tel: (323) 343-3060

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed

As Cal State LA employees, you dedicate your knowledge, talents and passion to making Cal State LA a world-class University. Your efforts are crucial in providing the educational foundation to help students achieve their goals. 
 
Show your pride in and commitment to Cal State LA by making a gift to the Cal State LA Fund or to the college, scholarship or program of your choice. Your participation helps build a culture of philanthropy on our campus, and inspires others to invest in our great University. 
 
For more information about faculty and staff  giving, please contact: 
 

University Advancement
Tel: (323) 343-3060

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed