You make a personal, non-binding pledge to support UC Santa Cruz with a gift that is meaningful to you—when the time is right for you—to the divisions and programs that matter to you. For example, after your company’s IPO, acquisition, or steady growth, you contact us to arrange a gift of cash or stock. You control the amount, timing, and destination of your eventual gift.
To get started, you complete a simple pledge form or contact us.
No minimum contribution
Joining requires no specific dollar amount or equity percentage commitment. Your gift should be personally significant, depending on your unique situation and goals for the impact you want to have at UC Santa Cruz, and you may designate it to the areas of campus you want to support.
Give where it matters most
When the time comes, you can direct your gift to support the areas that matter most to you. When you make your pledge, you can identify areas or topics of potential interest; we’ll help you explore your philanthropic goals over time.
Tax impacts
There are no immediate tax ramifications associated with making the pledge; tax considerations come into play when you fulfill your pledge with a gift to UC Santa Cruz. We recommend that donors consult with their own financial advisors to fully understand the tax implications for any gifts, given their specific circumstances. We can also connect you with a gift planning expert who can help your financial and tax and tax advisors determine whether a gift of cash vs. stock is preferable for you.
Meet our members
Founders Pledge members include UC Santa Cruz alumni, friends, and faculty who are building or participating in today’s exciting new businesses—from early stage ventures to those with hundreds of employees. Help us build something exceptional for UC Santa Cruz and lead the way for the next generation of future entrepreneurs.
Already done this?
If you have supported UC Santa Cruz via a previous startup exit, we would love to recognize you and help you stay involved in our innovation and entrepreneurship community. Please email us to let us know.
Get in touch
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to answer any additional questions you might have about the pledge and how it might work with your situation.
You make a personal, non-binding pledge to support UC Santa Cruz with a gift that is meaningful to you—when the time is right for you—to the divisions and programs that matter to you. For example, after your company’s IPO, acquisition, or steady growth, you contact us to arrange a gift of cash or stock. You control the amount, timing, and destination of your eventual gift.
To get started, you complete a simple pledge form or contact us.
No minimum contribution
Joining requires no specific dollar amount or equity percentage commitment. Your gift should be personally significant, depending on your unique situation and goals for the impact you want to have at UC Santa Cruz, and you may designate it to the areas of campus you want to support.
Give where it matters most
When the time comes, you can direct your gift to support the areas that matter most to you. When you make your pledge, you can identify areas or topics of potential interest; we’ll help you explore your philanthropic goals over time.
Tax impacts
There are no immediate tax ramifications associated with making the pledge; tax considerations come into play when you fulfill your pledge with a gift to UC Santa Cruz. We recommend that donors consult with their own financial advisors to fully understand the tax implications for any gifts, given their specific circumstances. We can also connect you with a gift planning expert who can help your financial and tax and tax advisors determine whether a gift of cash vs. stock is preferable for you.
Meet our members
Founders Pledge members include UC Santa Cruz alumni, friends, and faculty who are building or participating in today’s exciting new businesses—from early stage ventures to those with hundreds of employees. Help us build something exceptional for UC Santa Cruz and lead the way for the next generation of future entrepreneurs.
Already done this?
If you have supported UC Santa Cruz via a previous startup exit, we would love to recognize you and help you stay involved in our innovation and entrepreneurship community. Please email us to let us know.
Get in touch
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to answer any additional questions you might have about the pledge and how it might work with your situation.