Whittier Fund - Area of Greatest Need

We need your partnership building a future that matters—a future where Whittier students continue leading with courage, curiosity, and a commitment to positive change. A gift to the Whittier Fund - Area of Greatest Need strengthens the College's most urgent priorities and sustains the personalized, transformative liberal arts experience that has defined Whittier for 138 years.

Your support of the Whittier Fund makes a direct impact on today's Poets by:

  • Expanding scholarship opportunities
  • Supporting exceptional faculty and academic excellence
  • Enriching student life, leadership, and engagement
  • Extending library hours and enhancing essential student services

Whittier was ranked #14 in "Top Performers on Social Mobility" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report in 2025—rising two spots from the previous year—an affirmation of our commitment to elevating students, families, and communities.

With your gift to the Whittier Fund, you ensure that Poets have the resources, scholarships, and support they need to achieve their goals and carry forward Whittier's legacy of impact. 

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NEW: $10,000 MATCH FOR GIFTS IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT DILLON '73
Thank you for honoring President Dillon '73 and doubling your impact today. Your matched support amplifies our momentum and directly benefits Whittier students.
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POWER HOUR (12:00-1:00 p.m.) PARTICIPATION PARTY FOR $2,500
Because of you, we completed the Power Hour challenge—50 donors in just 60 minutes! You unlocked an additional $2,500 for the Whittier Fund from our Anonymous donor. Thank you for helping power this incredible hour!
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$100,000 WHITTIER FUND MATCH. FUEL THE HEART OF WHITTIER.
We unlocked the full $100,000 Whittier Fund match from Rick Gilchrist '68 and Bill Wardlaw '68. Your support strengthens the heartbeat of Whittier—fueling student success, inspiring excellence, and sustaining the programs that bring our mission to life. Thank you for helping raise $200,000 for the Whittier Fund and for making your impact count!
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$8,000 FACULTY AND STAFF MATCH
Thanks to the Faculty and Staff who shape the student experience every single day—and today, your impact was doubled. The full $8,000 match from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Ken Woods '84 was met earning $16,000 for our worthy Poets.
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