When your student became a Gator, your family became part of the Gator Nation — and families play an important role in shaping the student experience at the University of Florida.
The generosity of UF families helps sustain the experiences that define a Florida education — from academic excellence and leadership development to wellness, community connection, and career preparation.
Families often support areas that reflect what matters most to their students’ journey, including academic programs, experiential learning, student wellbeing, leadership development, and career exploration.
Our Parent & Family Giving team serves as a guide for families who want to make a meaningful impact at UF.
Start the conversation with our team today to explore how your family can support the student experience.
Family Impact by the Numbers
For more than a decade, UF families have partnered with the university to strengthen opportunities for students.
$9.5 Million
Invested by UF families over the past 10 years
2,200+ Gifts
Supporting initiatives that enhance the student experience
$900,000+
Raised this year, demonstrating the growing momentum of family philanthropy at UF
Why Families Give
UF families give because they believe in the power of the student experience and the opportunities it creates. Families often share that they want to:
Expand opportunities for students
Support the passions their own Gator discovered at UF
Strengthen programs that help students thrive
Invest in the future of the Gator Nation
“Rob and I joined the PFPC in 2020 when our daughter Sofia enrolled at UF as a proud third-generation Gator. Our involvement with the council grew into a passion for supporting the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry. Our children have witnessed the impact our involvement has made in addressing food insecurity at UF.”
– Rob & Julie Simon, Former PFPC Chairs
Join a Growing Community of UF Families
Across the country, families are choosing to deepen their connection to the University of Florida by investing in the student experience and supporting the passions of their Gators.
Through the Gator Family Giving Council, families engage with university leaders, learn about emerging priorities across campus, and help expand opportunities for students.
Today, more than 70 families are part of this growing community helping shape the future of the Gator Nation.
“Being part of the Gator Family Giving Council has given our family a deeper connection to the University of Florida. It’s meaningful to know that our support helps create opportunities for students and strengthens the Gator experience.”