SGA Safety Fund

The Student Government Association (SGA) at UMass Amherst is proud to launch the SGA Safety Fund — a student-led initiative to raise funds to strengthen and safeguard the undergraduate experience.

This fund will serve three critical purposes:
✅ Provide an option for emergency funding for RSOs, so no student group is left behind due to unexpected costs
✅ Support essential SGA programming that fosters civic engagement, leadership, and campus community
✅ Sustain the operations of student government, ensuring we can continue advocating for all undergraduates

In an unpredictable world, students need flexible, reliable support systems. The SGA Safety Fund is about more than money. It’s about resilience, equity, and supporting a minuteman. Your gift directly empowers students to lead, organize, and thrive at UMass.

Help us build a safer, stronger, and more responsive future for student life. Every dollar makes a difference. Every student benefits.

Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the students at UMass Amherst. Be humble and kind, always. 

FAQ

I can't find the fund/designation I want to support. What do I do?

Under the Fund Designation field, select "Other" from the very bottom of the list. This will open a text box where you can write in any fund/designation you would like to support.

Can I support multiple areas of campus with one gift?

Yes. To make one gift that supports multiple areas of campus select the "Add a Gift to this Donation" drop-down menu. If you don't see this option, select the "Other" option at the very bottom of the Fund Designation list and provide the full breakdown of your desired designations in the Special Gift Instructions or Comments box on the donation page. If there is no "Other" option in the Fund Designation list, write your gift breakdown in the Comments box, and we will distribute your gift as indicated.

Can I make my gift anonymously?

Absolutely. To make a gift anonymously, simply note your preferences in the "Special Gift Instructions or Comments" box at the bottom of the giving form.

Can I make my gift via PayPal or another e-wallet option?

Yes! After filling out the giving form, you will be able to complete your donation via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or Apple Wallet.

Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?

Yes! The UMass Amherst Foundation will send you a receipt, via email, shortly after you make your gift.

Will my contribution be tax-deductible?

Yes! All philanthropic contributions to the UMass Amherst Foundation are tax deductible. Our UMass Amherst Foundation Tax ID (EIN) is 54-2084125.

Who should I contact with questions about my contribution?

Contact the Annual Giving team at giving@uma-foundation.org

What other ways can I support UMass?

To view a list of other ways to support UMass, view our Ways to Give page here.