Ways to Give

There are many ways to support Ridley. You can make a gift now or learn about other giving options below. Most donors make gifts and pledge payments by check, credit card, or automatic bank drafts. Others take advantage of tax savings that come from giving appreciated stocks, shares of mutual funds, or real estate. A growing number of alumni and friends incorporate gifts into their financial and estate planning.

Endowment Gifts

Endowment gifts are one of the most impactful ways of giving to Ridley. An endowed gift to Ridley helps provide a consistent, secure source of scholarship assistance for our scholars. A pledged gift to Ridley at the minimum $150,000 allows a donor to name a scholarship to an emphasis of their choice.

Gift Planning

Planned gifts help fortify Ridley’s corpus and are a significant source of support for its future. Deferred options such as charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annuities, living trusts, and wills are ways to support Ridley. In conjunction with the University’s Office of Gift Planning, Ridley will help you plan your gift. 

Matching Gifts

Many corporations will match qualified charitable donations made by their employees. Visit your human resource’s department and inquire about their matching gift program and required forms.

Young Alumni

Recent graduates of the University can start giving back to Ridley through the Barber Challenge. As young alums getting adjusted to life after U.Va the challenge makes giving back tolerable. Visit the Barber Challenge link: www.virginia.edu/uvacampaign/barberchallenge