Inspired by Bernard M. Baruch's gift, The Baruch College Fund was founded in 1969 as a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the educational welfare of the students of Baruch College. Gifts to the Fund pay for student programs and services, bolster financial aid, retain Baruch's teaching faculty, and give the College flexibility to meet its most pressing needs throughout the year.

The Baruch College Fund encourages all alumni and friends to become involved with the College through mentoring programs, volunteering, serving on advisory boards or committees, and donating to the annual fund.

There are many opportunities to make a difference with your charitable contribution. The Fund's 17 Lex Society recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more to the Baruch College Fund, with tiered recognition levels for the more recent classes, while those who include Baruch in their estate plans are invited to join the Baruch Benchmark Society.