Adelphi Endowment Matching Gift Program

Double the impact of your endowed gift to Adelphi University!

Through the Adelphi Endowment Matching Gift Program, donors can expand the long-term impact of their philanthropy while supporting the students, faculty and programs that define the Adelphi experience. The University’s Board of Trustees has committed $5 million in matching funds, available through August 31, 2029, or until all funds are committed.

How the Match Works

Gifts and pledges of $25,000 to $500,000 are eligible for the Endowment Matching Gift Program. Matches to gifts of more than $500,000 may be considered by Adelphi’s Board of Trustees on a case-by-case basis.

  • Donors designate 90 percent of their gift to an eligible endowed fund. Adelphi will match it dollar for dollar, doubling its impact.
  • The remaining 10 percent of the donor’s gift will be designated to the Adelphi Fund, which supports everyone and everything at Adelphi.

For example, a gift of $100,000 would provide $90,000 for a designated endowed fund and $10,000 for the Adelphi Fund. Adelphi would match the endowed portion with an additional $90,000—creating $190,000 in total impact.

Create an Enduring Legacy

  • Undergraduate and graduate scholarships
  • Student research opportunities
  • Global study abroad experiences
  • Internships and high-impact career experiences
  • Deanships and professorships
  • Faculty fellowships and excellence awards
  • Faculty research and professional development
  • Academic and student programs
  • Visiting lecture series
  • Athletic teams
  • Libraries
  • School and college priorities
  • Student and faculty awards

Maximize Your Donation

Your employer may help your gift go even further. Corporate matching gifts count toward your commitment to the Adelphi Endowment Matching Gift Program and are eligible for the University match, substantially increasing the impact of your support for Adelphi’s students, faculty and programs.

Use the search tool below to find out whether your employer offers a matching gift program.

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Endowment Matching Program Summary

  • The minimum eligible gift or pledge is $25,000.
  • Pledges may be fulfilled over a period of up to five years.
  • Matching funds are applied at the end of the fiscal year in which the gift or pledge is received by the University.
  • Corporate matching gifts may count toward a donor’s commitment.
  • Planned and deferred gifts are not eligible.
  • The program ends August 31, 2029, or when the available $5 million in matching funds has been fully committed.

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