The Whittier Fund

Investing Where It’s Needed Most

The Whittier Fund is the College's general fund and the foundation of philanthropic support for Whittier.

Gifts to the Whittier Fund are put to work immediately, providing flexible resources that help the College meet its greatest needs and opportunities. These unrestricted funds strengthen every aspect of the student experience while advancing the strategic priorities that sustain institutional excellence.

Why the Whittier Fund Matters

A strong Whittier Fund allows the College to respond to emerging needs, invest in programs, and provide students with the resources they need to succeed.

Your support helps provide:

  • Merit and need based scholarships and financial assistance for every student
  • Academic, athletic, and co-curricular programs that enrich learning
  • Faculty mentorship and student support services
  • Internships, research opportunities, and career preparation experiences
  • Resources for Wardman Library and other essential educational resources
  • Initiatives that foster belonging, leadership, and community engagement inside and outside of the classroom

Immediate Impact

Unlike endowment gifts, contributions to the Whittier Fund are used in the current fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), allowing the College to address pressing priorities and provide immediate support for students.

Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference.

Together, Whittier Fund donors help create the opportunities, experiences, and connections that define a Poet education.

Make Your Impact

Whether you are honoring your own Whittier experience or investing in the future of the College, your gift helps sustain the moments that inspire growth, discovery, and achievement.

Support the Whittier Fund and help create more Poet moments.