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When you give to RIT,
you spark big ideas that
shape tomorrow’s leaders today.
Gifts to the RIT Fund provide the critical resources necessary for RIT to meet its most immediate needs. Endowment spending only covers about four percent of the annual operating budget but truly unrestricted support provides university leadership the flexibility to prioritize the needs of our students.
Unrestricted gifts provide resources that allow university leadership to take advantage of unanticipated academic and student life opportunities, make life-changing international experiences accessible, offer powerful career building and research programs, and react to numerous unforeseen challenges our students face.
Impact Stories
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Mitch Koppelman BS '73
Mitch Koppelman BS '73 understands the impact of giving back to the institutions that shape our careers and lives.
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Reno Antonietti AAS '58, BS '68
Lifelong Friendships and Unwavering Support: Reno Antonietti AAS '58, BS '68
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Beth Singer and Howard Smith
Beth Singer and Howard Smith aren’t RIT alumni, but in the four years since their son, Lee Smith BS ’24, began his undergraduate studies, they have become closely intertwined with the university's students, faculty, and staff.
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Kim Conti DeGroot BS '90 and Daniel DeGroot
Kim Conti DeGroot BS ’90 and her husband, Daniel DeGroot, understand what it means to invest in their communities—both near and far.
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Bal Dixit MBA ’74 and Anita Dixit MS ’91
Sudhakar G. “Bal” Dixit, MBA ’74, and his wife, Anita MS ’91, have achieved so much side by side—both personally and professionally. Honored with RIT’s Outstanding Alumni Award in 2021-2022, the Dixits are dedicated alums who genuinely care about giving back to their Tiger community.
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Lucas Randrianarivelo BS ’22
It wasn’t long ago that Lucas Randrianarivelo BS ’22 served as RIT Student Government President. He recalls the time he addressed the incoming class of Tigers during Orientation Week, reminding him of his freshman experience and the excitement he felt about starting college.
Your Impact Today and Tomorrow
RIT is deeply appreciative of our generous philanthropic community and its commitment to the university.
The Sentinel Society is a community of annual leadership donors who play a pivotal role in providing unrestricted gifts that support financial aid and scholarships, as well as RIT's most pressing and immediate needs across campus. Sentinel donor generosity helps RIT fund unexpected needs and pursue emerging opportunities. Learn more about Sentinel Society and view the online Honor Roll.
The Ellingson Society honors those forward-thinking individuals and families who have informed us of their legacy gifts that in the future will fund RIT's greatest needs. The thoughtful planning of Ellingson Society donors ensures unlimited possibilities for future generations of students and faculty. Learn more about planned giving and the impact you can make by visiting legacyrit.org.
News
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October 4, 2024
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RIT’s Brick City Weekend filled with dozens of activities and reunions
Dozens of events are planned—from sports, tours, entertainers, music, and dance—for Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 18-20.
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September 17, 2024
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Golisano awards RIT $10 million
B. Thomas Golisano announced Tuesday that he plans to award Rochester Institute of Technology $10 million. The gift is part of $360 million that the Paychex founder is distributing to nonprofit organizations across upstate New York.
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May 2, 2024
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The Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship established at RIT
RIT has announced the establishment of the Mark and Maureen Davitt Endowed Scholarship, which will provide financial support to RIT students pursuing studies in STEM disciplines—particularly those who graduated from private elementary schools in the city of Rochester, N.Y.
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May 2, 2024
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Ortiz named Alumni Association president
Orlando Ortiz took over as the RIT Alumni Association president in January, an association with which he has been a member of for 10 years. He is also active with RIT’s Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc. and is a mentor with RIT’s Men of Color, Honor, and Ambition (MOCHA) program.
For additional information, please contact us.
Our team is available to provide further clarification and assistance, and can be reached by phone at 585-475-5500 or toll-free at 1-800-477-0376, or by email at givetorit@rit.edu. We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have and assist you in making a meaningful impact through your giving to RIT.