What we do

The KSU Foundation is K-State’s strategic partner for philanthropy. That means we help you make a difference in the world through K‑State people and programs. 

FY25 at a glance

$296.7M

in private gifts raised in FY25

11

gifts of more than $5M in FY25

44

gifts of $1M or more in FY25

45,000+

donors nationwide in FY25

FY25 giving summary

Here’s how donors designated their gifts in FY25:

  $296.7M

A. Students $54.9M

B. Faculty $33.9M

C. Facilities $27.4M

D. Excellence $162.9M

E. Programs $5.6M

F. Designation pending $12.1M

FY25 LTIP performance

The LTIP ensures that future growth is sufficient to offset normal inflation plus reasonable spending.

Long Term Investment Pool Market Value
  • Endowed funds distributed over $131M to campus.
  • The KSU Foundation saw an 6.63% return earned on investments.

"The outstanding success of fiscal year 2025 not only reflects the K-State family’s great capacity to support the needs of today’s students, but also their intention to sustain the university in the long term through endowed gifts."

Greg Willems, KSU Foundation CEO and President

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FY25 Annual Report

Learn more about fundraising at K-State in FY25.