Gifts Helping K-State’s Future

Donors, like you, provide permanent gifts for Kansas State University that are restricted and forever. These endowed gifts are actively managed by the Kansas State University Foundation to provide for university needs — both for today’s K-Staters and tomorrows’.

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rebecca lester

Rebecca Lester Director of Foundation Relations

785-775-2202
rebeccal@ksufoundation.org

Lauren Boughfman Student Gift Officer

785-775-2200
laurenb@ksufoundation.org

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