SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The numbers have been tabulated and Santa Clara Athletics set records during the 10th Annual Day of Giving.

Spearheaded by a $1,000,000 donation from Steve and Susan Sordello, along with 37 individual challenge gifts for several teams and programs, Santa Clara Athletics led all university departments with $2,041,924 total dollars raised from 2,051 donations. Santa Clara University ended the monumental day with $5,479,791 raised from 6,078 total donations.

The funds raised during the Day of Giving will have a transformational impact for Bronco student-athletes. "What a historic day for Santa Clara Athletics! The support our donors, alumni, friends, and family showed our student-athletes and coaches during SCU's 10th Annual Day of Giving is truly awe-inspiring," director of athletics Renee Baumgartner stated. "Thank you to all Broncos who contributed towards this record-breaking effort! Your support enables us to continue to elevate the student-athlete experience at Santa Clara and compete for championships!"

The total dollars raised for Athletics doubled last year's previous record year ($997,414), while the 2,040 total donations is also a new record, breaking the previous mark of 1,990 set in 2022. The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship finished second across SCU departments with $985,350 raised, with the School of Engineering rounding out third with $445,410. 

Below are the top 5 leaderboard results for individual Santa Clara Athletics teams/units.

"Our success can be attributed to many of our loyal Broncos stepping up with challenge gifts, which motivated many others to participate on Day of Giving," Baumgartner said.

Challenge Gift Donors

• Steve and Susan Sordello

• Frandsen Family/19 For Life Foundation

• Jo Ann Brassfield Charitable Giving Foundation

• Mead Family

• Gordon Smith '83

• Jim Hansen '90

• Dave Lalonde '89

• Kaiser Family Living Trust

• Jo Ann Brassfield Charitable Giving Foundation

• Patrick McVeigh '78

• Meghan Railey '08

• Wishart Family

• Jonathan Seed & Alex Piper

• Neale & Marissa Redington

• Nonnie Capurro '77

• Gail Giacomazzi '77

• Steve Hallgrimson 

• Ron Olander

• Men's Water Polo Class of 2018

• Men's Water Polo Class of 2024 Parents

• Women's XC alumna '93

• Women's Rowing alumna

• Several additional anonymous donors