The 1869 Challenge for 2023 is now over, but you can still make a gift here
1869 Challenge 2023


Be A Hero! Let's finish out the final challenges!

- Student Tech Fund

- Skyline Scholars

- Trinity Equity and Inclusion Enhancement Fund

- HCAD


Trinity Tigers are unstoppable!  

FINAL CHALLENGE

WE JUST GOT ANOTHER $50,000 FOR 50 NEW ALUMNI DONORS WHO HAVE NOT GIVEN DURING THE 1869 CHALLENGE!!



There has never been a better time to give! 



NEW ALUMNI DONORS who haven't given since June 2023 can MULTIPLY their impact and unlock an additional $1,000 per donor, up to $100,000.



What is the 1869 Challenge?

The annual 1869 Challenge is our chance to support Trinity and the best and brightest students on campus. Over 1,869 minutes, Trinity alumni, families, faculty, staff, students, and friends have a chance to support any area of the University they choose. 


Your gifts toward scholarships and financial aid help bring students to campus. Your support for student programs, academic departments, athletics, and necessities helps to keep them going strong! As One Trinity, we support the resources that enable excellence and access on and off-campus.  


And those aren’t the only stakes for this Challenge! From student organizations and Greek Council to athletics to academics and scholarships, there are challenges to keep you motivated throughout the entire event.


The 1869 Challenge starts Wednesday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and ends at 8:09 p.m. CDT on Thursday, September 28, which is exactly 1,869 minutes, all for Trinity.


For 1,869 minutes, we come together as One Trinity to provide vital resources that make the Trinity experience exceptional.


$50,000
ANOTHER NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
If we can get 50 more donors in the next 30 minutes we will unlock an additional $50,000 for Trinity students.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Student Tech Fund
If 50 donors support the Student Technology Fund, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University. The Student Technology Fund provides eligible students with technology needs: laptop, headphones, and WIFI hotspot, for example, which are critical for current college students to be successful in their day-to-day studies.
Completed
2
Match
Trinity University Equity & Inclusion Enhancement Fund
An Anonymous Alumnus will match gifts to the Trinity University Equity & Inclusion Enhancement Fund up to $3,000.
Completed
$1,869
BONUS Challenge for Men's Basketball
If MEN"S BASKETBALL gets 20 more donors they will unlock an additional $1,869. Let's go Men's Basketball!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Bonus Challenge for Men's Soccer
If Men's Soccer can get 25 more donors they will receive an additional $2,500 dollars.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$300,000
Support Trinity Students!!
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund
If $10,000 is raised for the Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund, $10,000 will be unlocked for Trinity University students. The Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund, named in honor of Chaplain Emeritus Rev. Raymond Judd ’56, helps students who are challenged to afford and access necessary resources for remote learning, housing, transportation, and basic needs or those who face other difficulties. 100% of these funds are available to support our students through graduation or during the next step in their journey. Funding decisions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Chapel, Student Life, and Counseling Services staff.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
NEW Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $1,000. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Classical Studies
If 80 donors support the Department of Classical Studies, an anonymous donor has pledged to give $10,000 to the Dr. Corinne Pache Memorial Fellowship.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $4,000. Engineering has used gifts to help students pay for the cost of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, carry out senior design projects that have been otherwise impossible due to financial constraints, and provide our Makerspace with a state-of-the-art 3D printer.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
$20,003
Trinity Theatre Challenge
If 20 donors support Trinity Theatre, alumnus Matthew Cavenaugh '03 will give $20,003, in support of Trinity Theatre.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Trinity University Women's Club Scholarship Fund
The Trinity University Women's Club (TUWC) exists to render service to Trinity University, to maintain a scholarship fund for worthy Trinity students, and to provide an opportunity for forming friendships. Once 25 donors give to the TU Women's Club Scholarship, an additional $5,000 will be given to the fund. If 50 unique donors give to the TUWC Scholarship, Lynne Perry '81 will donate an additional $1,000 to the fund.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Parent Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 against each other to see who has the most donors during the 1869 Challenge. The winning parent class will be announced on the TU Parents Facebook page and the Parent Portal, plus it will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
Current Parents, what year is your student?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2027 184
2 2026 163
3 2025 135
4 2024 134
Ended
$21,458
Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity University Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $21,458 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $21,458 to the fund of their choice.
$21,458 / $21,458 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
Reunion Class Challenge
The reunion class with the most donors during the 1869 Challenge will get special recognition during Alumni Weekend in October.
Alumni, what is your class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2003 48
2 2008 41
3 1993 39
4 2018 33
5 2013 31
6 1998 28
7 1978 22
8 1988 20
9 1983 13
10 1973 12
Ended
$10,000
Greek Council 10k Challenge for the Dues Waiver Program
Greek Unity has never looked better. 10 women from Greek Life have come together in support of Greek Council's Dues Waiver program. They know that our Greek community is stronger when students can join Greek Life regardless of their financial means. This talented group will give $10,000 when Greek Council receives it's 40 donor. It includes 1 Alpha Chi, 2 Betas, 3 Gammas, 2 Sigmas and 2 SPURS.
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Greek Life- Most Donors
The Fraternity or Sorority with the most Unique Donors will win the honor of having LeeRoy the Tiger wear their jersey on Bid Day on January 26th, 2024.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Triniteer Fraternity 40
6 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
7 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
8 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
9 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
10 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
11 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
12 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
14 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
Ended
Leaderboard
Greek Life- Top 3 Fraternities- Most Donors
The 3 Fraternities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Triniteer Fraternity 40
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
3 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
4 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
5 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
6 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
7 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
Ended
2
Match
Greek Life- BENGAL LANCER ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Bengal Lancer Alumnus Trey Moeller '03 will match each gift to the Bengal Lancer Alumni Foundation Scholarship up to $2,500. GO LANCERS!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Club Sports- Most Unique Donors Challenge
60% of the student body participated in some form of intramural or club sports. This year we want to reward all of our athletes. The Top 3 Club Sports Teams with the Most Unique Donors will win $$$$$.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $500 Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club 81
2 $300 Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club 71
3 $200 Women's Club Water Polo 46
4 Men's Waterpolo Club 26
5 TU Polo and Riding Club 13
Ended
Leaderboard
Varsity Athletics- Student Athlete Participation % Challenge
The Varsity Sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000. In the event of a tie, we will look at which team reached the goal first.
Current Students, are you a varsity athlete? If so, select your sport!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Men's Soccer 45
2 Cross Country 42
3 Swimming & Diving 41
4 Baseball 20
5 Track & Field 16
6 Softball 16
7 Volleyball 16
8 Men's Tennis 12
9 Men's Basketball 11
10 Golf 8
11 Women's Tennis 6
12 Women's Soccer 4
13 Football 1
14 Women's Basketball 1
Ended
Leaderboard
Varsity Athletics- Alumni Participation % Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $2,500 from President Vanessa Beasley,
Alumni Varsity Athletes, which sport did you play?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Volleyball 65
2 Football 63
3 Track & Field 51
4 Men's Soccer 48
5 Swimming & Diving 31
6 Cross Country 27
7 Women's Soccer 24
8 Golf 18
9 Baseball 18
10 Men's Basketball 16
11 Softball 15
12 Women's Basketball 13
13 Men's Tennis 8
14 Women's Tennis 8
Ended
$1,869
Baseball Challenge
When Baseball reaches 114 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
114 / 114 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
Completed
$1,869
Golf Challenge
When Golf reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
44 / 44 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Soccer Challenge
When Men's Soccer reaches 96 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
96 / 96 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Men's Soccer 5k Match
All gifts to Men's Soccer will be matched $ for $ up to $5,000. Let's Go Men's Soccer!!!!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,869
Swimming and Diving Challenge
When Swimming and Diving reaches 90 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
90 / 90 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Tennis
When Men's Tennis reaches 24 donors (2x their student roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869.
24 / 24 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Track & Field Challenge
When Track & Field reaches 200 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
Completed
2
Match
Volleyball 5k Challenge
Parents Miles and Maria Amarino P'23 will match all gifts to VOLLEYBALL dollar for dollar up tp $5,000. Let's go Volleyball!!!!!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$100,000
NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
There has never been a better time to give! NEW ALUMNI DONORS who haven't given since June 2023 can MULTIPLY their impact and unlock an additional $1,000 per donor, up to $100,000.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Skyline Scholars (Formerly Summer Bridge Program)
If 50 donors support the Skyline Scholars, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University students. Since 2010, Trinity’s Skyline Scholars Program has given first-generation and underrepresented students a chance to come to campus early and transition to college life. These students begin their First Year Experience class and receive free housing, books, and meals during the program. They’re also introduced to the writing and time-management skills that are so critical to academic success.
Completed
$2,000
CALLING ON THE HCAD MAFIA
HCAD Alumnus and Duce Award Winner Michael Portacci M'88 will donate $2,000 to the Health Care Administration Fund when the HCAD Mafia (if you know, you know) reaches its 50 donor. Let's go HCAD!
Completed
$1,869
BONUS Challenge for Women's Tennis
If women's tennis can get 14 more donors they will unlock an additional $1,869. Go Women's Tennis!!!!
14 / 14 Donors
Completed
$2,500
BONUS challenge for Volleyball
If VOLLEYBALL can get 25 more donors they will unlock an additional $2,500.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Necessity Fund
If 50 donors support the Necessity Fund, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University. Trinity established the Necessity Fund in 2018 to provide first-year students with toiletries, linens, and essential items for day-to-day dorm living. Eligible students can opt-in; the items will be waiting for them when they arrive at their residence hall on move-in day.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Academic Departmental Challenge
Our faculty are the heart of the Trinity experience. To encourage alumni to give to academic departments, President Vanessa Beasley is pledging a $5,000 challenge. The department that secures the most donors will also receive $2,500, the second will receive $1,500, and the third most donors will receive $1,000 with the funds deposited into their department account.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $2,500 Classical Studies – in memory of Corinne Pache 108
2 $1,500 Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award 82
3 $1,000 History in memory of Carey Latimore 61
4 Geosciences 53
5 Engineering 48
Ended
$10,369
Choral Challenge
Professor Emeritus Rich Butler, John Carver '74, Rex Smith '74, Paul '90 and Gina '89 Gaedke, Griffin Gaedke '20, Kelly Ranson '77, Chip Fournier '76, Charles Youngson '97, Sally Westmoreland '76, and Kenneth Koen '70 will donate $10,369 to Choral if we receive 75 donors to the Choral Fund.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$15,000
John Donahue Award for Social Justice Challenge
In celebration of the Sociology & Anthropology Department's 80th anniversary this year, Whalin Harter-Leahy '03 and Clay Condon will give $15,000 to the John Donahue Award for Social Justice when 80 donors make a gift to this fund.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Michael Neidorff School of Business Challenge
Members of the Business Advisory Council will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to the Michael Neidorff School of Business.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
TU Press- Tom Payton Challenge
TU Press Director Tom Payton will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for all gifts to TU Press.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Student Organization Challenge
Pay close attention to how your favorite student organization is doing on our leaderboard because the organization with the most donors receives an extra $500, the second most gets an extra $250, and the third most gets an extra $100.
Rank Prize Student Organization Challenge Donors
1 $500 Prowlers Dance Team 114
2 $250 Greek Council 110
3 $100 Trinity University Latino Association 101
4 Black Student Union 98
5 Filipino Student Association 65
Ended
$15,000
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2025 Trinity University Family will give Trinity $15,000 when current parents make gifts totaling $15,000 to the fund of their choice.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
$3,000
Alumni Parent Challenge
An anonymous alumna who is also a current parent, challenges other alumni parents to make a gift to a fund of their choice. When 50 alumni parents make a gift during the challenge they will unlock a gift of $3,000 in support of Trinity students. (Select "Alum & Current TU Parent" in the Tell Us Who You Are section)
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$40,000
Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
If 25 donors from the Class of 1978 make a gift to any area of campus during the 1869 Challenge, Denny Post '78 will give $40,000 to Trinity.
Completed
Leaderboard
Greek Life- STUDENT DONORS to Greek Council
The Fraternity and the Sorority will the most STUDENT DONORS to GREEK COUNCIL will win the honor of Wills Brown, Director of Student Engagement and Development or Cleighton Schedule, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, wearing their jersey at the fountain on Bid Day.
Current Students, are you a member of Greek Life? If so, select your club!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 34
2 Spurs Sorority 22
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 10
4 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 5
5 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 4
6 Omega Phi Fraternity 2
7 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 1
8 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 1
Ended
Leaderboard
Greek Life- Top 3 Sororities- Most Donors
The Top 3 Sororities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
Ended
Leaderboard
Greek Life- Highest Dollar Amount
The Fraternity or Sorority who raises the most dollars during the 1869 Challenge will win free tacos at a club meeting delivered by LeeRoy the Tiger.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Amount
1 Bengal Lancers Fraternity $19,525.00
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $14,655.00
3 Spurs Sorority $13,435.19
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $8,799.00
5 Omega Phi Fraternity $8,773.00
6 Triniteer Fraternity $8,260.00
7 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $7,514.00
8 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $6,275.00
9 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $6,265.00
10 Zeta Chi Sorority $3,479.89
11 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $2,708.69
12 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $1,385.00
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,250.00
14 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $675.00
Ended
$1,000
Greek Life- CHI BETA EPSILON ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Alumna April Ancira '02 is challenging the alumni of Chi Beta Epsilon to give to the Chi Beta Epsilon Scholarship Fund. When the fund reaches 60 donors, April will donate $1,000 and when the fund reaches 80 donors April will give an additional $2,000. GO BETAS!!!
Completed
$1,868
Men's Water Polo
An anonymous 2026 Family will match gifts to Men's Water Polo dollar for dollar up to $1,869 for all gifts made to the men's water polo club.
$1,869 / $1,869 Raised
Completed
Leaderboard
Varsity Athletics- Most Unique Donors
Trinity’s varsity athletes bring the competition every day. The team with the most unique donors will win $1,000 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 Swimming & Diving 251
2 Volleyball 172
3 Men's Soccer 134
4 Baseball 133
5 Cross Country 133
Ended
Leaderboard
Varsity Athletics- Highest Dollar Amount
The varsity sport that raises the highest dollar amount will unlock an additional $1,500 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Raised
1 $1,500 Baseball $47,131.90
2 Cross Country $20,024.20
3 Football $19,998.18
4 Swimming & Diving $17,281.98
5 Volleyball $10,395.00
Ended
$1,869
Men's Basketball Challenge
When Men's Basketball reaches 36 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
36 / 36 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Cross Country Challenge
When Cross Country reaches 108 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
108 / 108 Donors
Completed
2
Match
GOLF $5,000 Challenge- In memory of Tom Ming '95
Alumni from Chi Delta Tau and the Men's Golf Team will match dollar for dollar up to 5k in memory of Tom Ming '95.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,869
Women's Soccer Challenge
When Women's Soccer reaches 58 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
58 / 58 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Softball Challenge
When Softball reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
44 / 44 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Swimming & Diving BONUS Challenge
Parents Ed and Donna Nelson P'20, P'23 have a challenge for Swimming and Diving. When swimming and diving reaches its 150th donor, they will receive a $5,000 bonus and when they reach their 200th donor they will receive an additional $5,000. Let's go Swimming and Diving!!!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Tennis Challenge
When Women's Tennis reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
28 / 28 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Volleyball Challenge
When Volleyball reaches 34 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
34 / 34 Donors
Completed
Participating Groups
Trinity Fund/Student Scholarships Academics Athletics Entrepreneurship Endowed Funds or Scholarships Student Organizations Club Sports & Recreation Greek Life HCAD Annual Fund KRTU Other Student Activities Critical Funds Other Campus Areas TU Press
TURN YOUR STATE TRINITY MAROON!
Rank State Gifts
1 TX 2914
2 CA 172
3 CO 115
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at trinityfund@trinity.edu.

Trinity University

© 2025 Trinity University, All Rights Reserved

Powered by ScaleFunder