Rambler Rally FAQs

What is Rambler Rally?

Rambler Rally is an annual 24-hour fundraising event for Loyola University Chicago. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Loyola are welcome and encouraged to participate. The goal is to engage our community to advance the mission of the University while raising critical funding to ensure we continue to build upon our foundations to provide big opportunities for our students.

It's not March 18, 2025 yet, can I still make my Rambler Rally gift?

Yes, Rambler Rally is March 18, but you don’t have to wait. All gifts made here on the Rambler Rally site will count toward our Rambler Rally totals.

What if I don't want to give online?

To give by phone, please call 800-424-1513.
You can also mail a check made out to Loyola University Chicago. Please include a note telling us how to direct your gift. If giving by mail, please send your contribution on or before March 8.

Mail the check to:

Loyola University Chicago – Gift Processing

P.O. Box 4336

Carol Stream, IL 60122-4336

Can I give to more than one campaign?

Yes! Simply select additional programs at checkout to complete your gift!

What if I don't see my preferred area to designate my gift?

Under the fund designation, select “other” and enter the name of the fund where you would like your gift to be designated. If you have questions, email AnnualGiving@LUC.edu or call 800-424-1513.

Are my Rambler Rally contributions tax deductible?

Yes, your gift is tax-deductible. You will receive an email confirmation that serves as your receipt for tax purposes. Loyola University Chicago’s federal identification number is 36-1408475.

Can I take advantage of my employer's matching gift program?

Yes! Many employers offer matching gift programs that allow you to double or even triple your gift’s impact. To see if your employer has a matching gift program, click here: https://www.LUC.edu/giving/howtogive/

Can I give through a stock, donor-advised fund (DAF), IRA Distribution, or wire transfer on Rambler Rally?

If you’d like to give through a stock, donor-advised fund (DAF), or execute a wire transfer, please contact the Office of Gift Processing at 800-424-1513 or at LUC-DevGift@LUC.edu.

If you own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are over the age of 70 ½, you can donate a total of up to $105,000 per year to Loyola and receive tax benefits regardless of whether you itemize deductions on your income tax returns. Please work with your retirement fund custodian to ensure your distribution transfers directly to Loyola University Chicago.

I still have questions, how can I get in touch?

You can contact us by phone at 800-424-1513 or at AnnualGiving@LUC.edu.