Donor stories
All donors have a “why” — a personal journey that leads them to give back. As you get to know our donors and the stories behind their gifts, you might see yourself following in their footsteps.
Latest Donor stories
Ensuring Success
Longtime university supporters establish chair for director of the School of Leadership Studies
A Gift to Inspire
The Jack Vanier family has made a gift of $60 million — the largest private donation in the history of K-State.
A giving heart
Jack and Janet Ayres encourage leadership in philanthropy by giving back
Trustees: K-State advocates, ambassadors and investors
New trustees elected for KSU Foundation
Advancing the educational experience
Steve and Cathy Lacy give to three K-State programs
K-State Family Scholarship
New matching gift initiative helps current and future students
Advancing pet food program
Tuffy’s Pet Foods invests in K-State’s pet food science program
Taking care of family
Mary Vanier gives gift to launch the K-State Family Scholarship Program
Honoring her parents
Melinda Sinn uses matching program to support K-State Global Campus students
Creating opportunities
Doug and Sabrina Kruse establish K-State Family Scholarship match funds for Kansas State University students in the College of Agriculture