The Anchor Fund is Long Beach State Athletics’ strategic response to the new era of college sports. It provides flexible resources to help the department navigate NCAA changes such as revenue sharing, expanded scholarships, and roster adjustments—ensuring student-athletes remain supported and programs stay competitive at the national level.
The Anchor Fund is a central giving vehicle created to meet emerging needs in college athletics. It works in tandem with the Beach Athletic Fund: the Beach Athletic Fund focuses on scholarships and core operational support, while the Anchor Fund delivers direct student-athlete support and recruiting resources driven by NCAA reforms.
Together, these two funds provide a comprehensive foundation to sustain and grow success across Beach Athletics.
The college athletics landscape is changing quickly. New rules and financial realities require Long Beach State to be more agile and more competitive in how it supports student-athletes.
Gifts to The Anchor Fund are used to provide direct student-athlete benefits and to adapt to evolving NCAA guidelines. Support is focused on areas such as:
Every contribution helps stabilize the student-athlete experience in a dynamic environment—keeping Long Beach State positioned to succeed.
Supporting The Anchor Fund is straightforward. Gifts can be made online, by mail, or through leadership commitments that may include recognition opportunities.
Contributions to The Anchor Fund go directly toward supporting student-athletes and helping Long Beach State respond to NCAA-driven changes while remaining competitive across all sports.
Yes. Gifts to The Anchor Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law when made through California State University, Long Beach. Donors should consult their tax advisers for specific guidance.
For details on giving options, recognition opportunities, or how your support can be directed, please contact Beach Athletics Development at athleticsdevelopment@csulb.edu.
