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. 

FY24 at a glance

$192.7M

in private gifts raised in FY24

2

gifts of more than $5M in FY24

36

gifts of $1M or more in FY24

45,824

donors nationwide in FY24

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A banner year

The value of KSUF’s long-term investment pool topped the $1 billion mark in fiscal year 2024 for the first time in K-State history, ending the year at $1.019 billion.

This milestone is accompanied by more than $192.7 million in private gifts raised in fiscal year 2024 thanks to the generosity of nearly 46,000 donors.

Our new goal? To raise $2 billion by 2030.

FY24 giving summary

Here’s how donors designated their gifts in FY24:

  $192.7M

A. Students $45.7M

B. Faculty $9.05M

C. Facilities $39.5M

D. Excellence $92.9M

E. Programs $4.5M

F. Designation pending $663K

FY24 LTIP performance

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

  • Endowed funds distributed over $34M to campus.
  • The KSU Foundation saw an 8.82% return earned on investments.

Supporting students in FY24

$45M+

raised for scholarships and student access in FY24

158

new scholarships in FY24

$119M

distributed to campus in FY24

"The outstanding success of fiscal year 2024 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

Campus and community impact in FY24

$41M+

raised for Agriculture Innovation Initiative alone in FY24, supplemented by $25 million in state matching funds

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address of the office building (1960 Kimball Ave.) in KSUF’s Edge District completed in FY24 in support of its goal to create 5,000 new jobs by 2035

FY24 Annual Report

Learn more about fundraising at K-State in FY24.