Making the Future Brighter
Thanks to the generosity of the Trojan Family, we’re celebrating a great fundraising year—and the transformative impact of philanthropy at USC.
Featured Giving Story
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Andrew Tavakoli wants to leave Los Angeles better than he found it, to benefit future generations.
Discover how your support makes a difference
- Capital Campus
USC Students’ D.C. Dreams Come True
A gift from the Epstein family opens opportunities for students at the nation’s capital.
- Arts
School of Cinematic Arts Supporters Create a Smash Sequel
The estate of John H. Mitchell’s late wife, Patricia, bolsters entertainment industry education through a new major gift.
- Health
Hope in Sight for Brain Tumor Patients at USC
Surgeon propels progress against the toughest tumors by funding clinical testing of a new immunotherapy drug.
- Athletics
The Study of Sport Gets a Fitting Home at USC, Thanks to Generous Alum
Michael R.B. Uytengsu’s gift helps establish the USC Sports program at USC Marshall and USC Annenberg.
Learn About Our Priorities
Health
Join our quest to transform healthcare
The Health Sciences 3.0 Moonshot is transforming the field of medicine by investing in agile research teams to tackle our biggest challenges to longevity: brain health, cancer, metabolic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, and more.
Computing
Consolidating USC’s unique strengths, speed, and scale
USC’s Frontiers of Computing Moonshot is a $1 billion, 10-year investment to meaningfully accelerate advanced computing and its impact on the world. Through this initiative, the university is enhancing educational and research opportunities in advanced computing—and infusing data science, artificial intelligence, and new technologies across all USC schools.
Scholarships and Student Support
Give every student the opportunity to succeed
With your support, USC can make sure that every student who is admitted and wants to attend the university has the means to do so. When you make a gift to support USC students, you open wide the doors of access and affordability. You create exciting new learning opportunities and foster personal growth. Ultimately, you transform lives and make the world a better place.
Sustainability
A living laboratory for a greener world
The university’s Sustainability and the Urban Future Moonshot is prioritizing renewable energy projects, waste reduction programs, and sustainable construction practices. USC is also having a positive impact on the Los Angeles community by sharing environmental practices that address urban challenges and contribute to the city’s sustainable development.
Arts
Where imagination and knowledge meet
The arts foster understanding and empathy, bringing communities together to reflect on and improve the human experience. Through six schools and many programs across campus, USC nurtures artists and helps them focus their passion and hone their talents.
Athletics
Building upon our legacy of champions
Recognizing the vital role of athletics in the university experience, USC’s Athletics Moonshot is ensuring that our student-athletes can compete at the highest level athletically and academically—setting them up for success in life beyond their athletic pursuits.
Faculty & Research
Pursuing advances in every field
USC’s faculty are invaluable—to the university and to the people touched by their teaching. The expertise and enthusiasm they bring to our students energize our campuses, while their research solves urgent challenges in our community and around the world.
USC Capital Campus
USC has a new campus—in the heart of our nation’s capital
Located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C., the new campus brings USC’s academic prowess to the East Coast and positions the university at the center of political and academic policy discussions taking place within the federal ecosystem, while also connecting the university to embassies and diplomatic outposts in the district.
Trojan Family gifts are shaping USC’s future
All figures are from fiscal year 2024
$802 million
Total philanthropic gifts received, reflecting the confidence and support of more than 125,000 donors
$233 million
Given by donors to advance health science, patient care, and health policy
$125 million
Received for scholarships and student support
$41 million
Given by donors to advance the university’s Frontiers of Computing moonshot
$61 million
Received in support of the Reimagining Athletics moonshot, including more than $34 million for capital projects for football, lacrosse, and soccer
$44 million
Given by donors to support the USC Shoah Foundation, including new programs at the USC Capital Campus
Our Alumni
Engaging Alumni for Life
Now matter who you are, the USC Alumni Association has something to offer you. It supports more than 100 fun alumni organizations, including regional, alumnae (women’s), generational, affinity and school-based groups, and industry networks. These groups collectively distribute nearly $4 million each year in scholarships for USC students. In addition, the association hosts hundreds of events and programs around the world, and provides benefits and services to all USC alumni.
Meet our team
The advancement team is made up of 500 passionate professionals who combine their talents, drive, and experience to propel USC’s multifaceted mission.
“USC has the best of all worlds in academics, research, alumni engagement and athletics. That makes it real easy for me to find inspiration in my day-to-day role.”
“I wanted to work with and learn from the best fundraising professionals at the most exciting fundraising institution in Los Angeles.”
“USC is a place to meet amazing people and build strong relationships.”
“I am truly grateful every day when I step onto campus and see the value of our collective work.”
Interested in supporting USC?
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You can give to your USC school or department, or direct your gift to a cause that’s important to you. USC’s research and scholarship are advancing knowledge in many areas and making the world a better place.
Gift Planning/Estate Gifts
When you include the University of Southern California in your estate plan, your generosity provides educational excellence and innovative research opportunities across our learning community. Thank you for helping USC create a brighter tomorrow by empowering future world-changers today.
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