The party has ended!

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Happy 195th Birthday, RIT!

Participation Drive
The party has had 255 party attendees, raising $21,060 for our Founders' Day!

Welcome to our Founders' Day celebration, RIT’s 195th Birthday!

Join us and commemorate the remarkable journey of RIT—from the fusion of Rochester Athenaeum and the Mechanics Institute—to the global powerhouse we are today.

Your birthday gift to the RIT Fund will help us provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities and a student experience like no other. As a thank you for your gift of $50 or more, we’ll send you a limited edition RIT “party” hat.*

Only you can make Founders’ Day on June 12, 2024 a celebration to remember. Join the party, make a meaningful gift to the RIT Fund, and ignite the spark of innovation that defines our community.

* Quantities are limited. To qualify for a RIT branded mesh-back hat, you gift must be a NEW online gift made. Payroll deduction, monthly recurring gifts, already in process, gifts via mail, phone, other online pages, and donor advised funds DO NOT qualify. Items can only be shipped to addresses in the continental U.S. Shipping is included and may take up to 3-5 weeks.