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Give to Chico State

When you give to Chico State, you change what’s possible. You open doors for students, support work that strengthens communities, and help bold ideas take shape. Your impact lives on through Wildcats who are ready to lead, serve, and build a better tomorrow.

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Chico State University Foundation

From day one, Chico State's story has been powered by people who believe in what education could do for their community.

Today, that spirit lives on through the University Foundation. Your gift to the University Foundation is an investment in the future of Chico State and its students and is a decision to shape tomorrow. To support first-generation students chasing bold dreams. To fund research that tackles real-world problems. To back programs that make a difference on campus.

Explore Giving

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    How to Give

    There are many ways to give to Chico State. Some gifts make an immediate impact today, while others act as an investment in the future.

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    Areas of Giving

    Learn about the areas where your support will create the biggest impact.

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When I came to PATH Scholars, it was like a restart. When you have people who believe in you, you start believing in yourself.
Jordan Martinez (Economics, ’25)
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'Cats Give Back

Crowdfunding and Giving Day

Engage in opportunities year-round to meet the urgent needs of campus causes ranging from basic needs to Wildcat Athletics and student clubs to affinity centers. Or, join Chico State Giving Day, an annual 24hr fundraiser each March featuring hundreds of projects. When we all do a little we can achieve a lot!

Your Impact

From scholarships that open doors for students to new facilities that redefine hands-on learning, your generosity makes an impact. Thousands of donors each year invest in what matters most: empowering students with an education that prepares them for life.

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    Building Success for Foster Youth

    Inspired by her Chico experience, Carol Lane’s legacy gift ensures former foster youth continue to find opportunity, community, and success through PATH Scholars.

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    Supporting Students With Disabilities

    Alumnus Devin Potter turned his experience with dyslexia into motivation—and now he’s giving back to Chico State’s Accessibility Resource Center to support future Wildcats.