Countless students begin their hilltop journeys thanks to the generosity of donors like you. We are sincerely thankful for your support and for demonstrating to our students that their achievements are worthy of your investment.
Thank you for empowering Hilltoppers from diverse backgrounds to explore, learn and achieve new heights of success during the 2024–2025 academic year. We are honored to share the impact you've made as part of the ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ donor family.
Keep reading to discover the impact of gifts of time at events, gifts of talent from volunteers and gifts of treasure from donors.
2024–2025 Donor Impacts
Gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure
Gifts of Time: 811
Alumni, students and friends gave their time to create a vibrant hilltop community at one of our 90 events.
Gifts of Talent: 324
Volunteers gave their talent at 52 service opportunities as panelists, board members, fundraisers and much more.
Gifts of Treasure: 1,676
Donors gave their treasure, including 183 faculty and staff members. And 366 donors gave more than once.
Gifts of Treasure: $10,797,790
Total gifts received. Median annual gift = $42. 70% of all annual gifts<$100.
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Contributions by Area
$4,700,000
in donor-funded scholarships/student aid
771
# of students benefiting from donor-funded scholarships/student aid
Scholarships and Student Aid
When you give to St. Edward’s, you give the gift of educational access and equity — especially to the 47% of Hilltoppers who qualify for federal Pell grants, an indicator of the highest financial need. This year, 179 donors directed their gifts toward student scholarships and grants.
Your generosity ensures that talented students from all backgrounds can pursue life-changing opportunities on the hilltop regardless of their financial circumstances. Thank you!
Thank You for Supporting Students Like Us
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Dear St. Edward's Donors,
I am really thankful to anyone that donated to scholarships. Because of donors like you, I am able to complete my degree! Thank you so much.
Best of wishes,
Arianna Leon ’25, Graphic Design
Thank You for Supporting Student Athletes
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A ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ education opens new opportunities for talented scholars from all backgrounds, including the students who participate in Hilltopper Athletics. Our student-athletes receive an education steeped in Holy Cross values, promoting holistic development that cultivates community leaders who will create a better tomorrow for the world.
Thank you for making these opportunities accessible to those who might not otherwise have them — and for supporting Hilltopper Athletics in competing at the highest levels of NCAA Division II athletics.
Hilltopper Athletics
This past year, our donors continued their incredible support for our student-athletes, contributing an impressive $36,748 from 257 generous donors during Love Blue Give Gold, which supports all our Hilltopper teams. A significant highlight was our Unleash the Herd – Ignite the Future campaign in the spring, which alone inspired $9,382 from 107 donors. This vital funding provides valuable resources to student-athletes, ensuring they have all they need to excel academically and athletically.
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Contributions by Sport
$71,727
raised for Hilltopper Athletics
374
# of donors to Athletics