Annual Fund
Where Dreams Take Flight: Your Impact Through the Annual Fund

On Cal Lutheran Cares Day, we celebrate the dreams that begin here—and the people who help make them possible. This year’s theme, Where Dreams Take Flight, reflects the spirit of opportunity that defines the Cal Lutheran experience. Every student arrives with goals, talents, and ambitions, and the support of our community helps turn those aspirations into reality.

One of the most meaningful ways to make an immediate difference is through the Annual Fund. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide flexible support that reaches every corner of campus, helping students access scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and programs that prepare them to lead with confidence and purpose.

The Annual Fund strengthens what makes Cal Lutheran special. It allows the university to respond to student needs, support dedicated faculty, and create experiences that inspire growth both inside and outside the classroom. Every gift—no matter the size—helps ensure that students have the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to soar.

Your support of the Annual Fund makes these experiences possible. By giving, you provide resources students rely on every day, encourage innovation across campus, and help ensure that every student has the chance to pursue their goals with confidence. Together, we create the lift that allows Cal Lutheran dreams to take flight.

Cal Lutheran Cares Around the World!
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 5
2 WA 1
3 AA 0
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Cares Day Leaderboard
42 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $10,375.00
2 Seminary Fund $10,000.00
3 School of Management: Student Events & Competition $8,000.00
4 Women's Soccer $5,950.00
5 Men's Soccer $3,800.00
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Rank Answer Amount
1 Class of 1996 $1,075.00
2 Class of 2016 $400.00
3 Class of 2006 $250.00
4 Class of 1986 $100.00
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