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Our Impact
The Foundation.
Strengthening women for life by building on the tradition of our core values: Friendship, Sound Learning, and Rectitude.
A century of generosity,
measured in graduates.
Since 1975, the Aurelia Crest Foundation has turned the generosity of sisters and friends into scholarships, leadership education, and chapter support — the quiet engine behind everything the Crest achieves.
$4 million
Total scholarships and fellowships dollars awarded since 1975.
$7 million
Grant dollars given for premiere leadership and educational programs.
2,418
Annual donors who support the experience of every member.
196 +
Scholarships and grants awarded annually to Aurelia Crest members and alumnae.
Where Gifts Go
Three funds, one promise.
Scholarships
Need-based and merit awards that keep talented women enrolled, engaged, and leading — from first-year book grants to graduate fellowships.
Leadership Grants
Funding for retreats, conventions, officer training, and the Rising Aurelia curriculum that turns members into executives.
Chapter Support
Grants for programming, housing improvements, and emergency aid — so no chapter faces a hard year alone.
Giving questions.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
The Aurelia Crest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for every donation.
Can I give monthly?
Yes — recurring gifts through our online checkout are the simplest way to sustain scholarships all year. You can pause or adjust anytime.
How do members apply for scholarships?
Applications open each January through chapter advisors. Recipients are announced at spring initiation ceremonies and celebrated at the Founders Day Gala.
Strengthen a sister for life.
Give any amount online — or join us at the Founders Day Gala to celebrate what generosity makes possible.