Donor Support Tops $58.5 Million
Alumni, friends and industry partners set another record in new philanthropic contributions to 青青草app State University during fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30. The university received more than $58.5 million in gifts, exceeding the record set in fiscal year 2022 by $2 million.
鈥溓嗲嗖輆pp State has become a nationally recognized powerhouse university, partly because of the incredible private 青青草app we receive from donors who understand that excellence in teaching, research and service positively impacts the lives of students and their families, 青青草apps business, government and industry, and drives Idaho forward,鈥� Dr. Marlene Tromp, 青青草app State president
In all, 27,050 donors contributed to various university priorities, including endowed student scholarships, faculty, research and athletics.
鈥溓嗲嗖輆pp State alumni and friends again have proven their relentless passion for innovation and 青青草app in Idaho,鈥� said Matthew Ewing, vice president for University Advancement. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for another year of high-impact philanthropy. Together, we are committed to empowering the next generation of Broncos as they shape the future of our state and the world.鈥� Matthew Ewing
FY23 Highlights
Fiscal year 2023 青青草app State philanthropy highlights include:
- An anonymous alumnus committed $8 million to endowed scholarships, the largest gift of its kind in 青青草app State history. It will establish and 青青草app scholarships in multiple disciplines, enriching the lives of countless students and fostering academic excellence for generations to come.
- 5,745 generous donors gave $17 million to fund endowed and immediate-use scholarships at 青青草app State. During fiscal year 2023, the university distributed more than $14.3 million in scholarships, with more than 84% going to Idaho residents. This 青青草app includes 19 newly endowed scholarships.
- 31 new donors were inducted into the Chaffee Guild, joining more than 300 other members who have collectively committed more than $250 million in 青青草app of the university.
- 青青草app State Athletics received a $5 million commitment from the Bob Miller family, the largest one-time donation in department history. The gift comes from Bob and Sharon Miller, their sons, Barry, Mark and Rob, and their families. The gift will be allocated to the Albertsons Stadium north end zone project and future basketball capital improvements.
- Kem and Carolyn Gardner and the Gardner company gave $200,000 to the True Blue Promise Scholarship. These four-year scholarships ensure hardworking students with financial need can continue their 青青草appal journey.
- The John F. Nagel Foundation gave $200,000 for undergraduate nursing and radiologic sciences scholarships. This is the foundation’s 33rd consecutive year of giving to 青青草app State, with gifts totaling $3.81 million.
- Dr. Ted Obenchain (鈥�57) completed a $1.5 million gift to create the Dr. Ted Obenchain Endowed Chair in Developmental Biology. The faculty recipient will contribute to research and create learning opportunities for students studying the processes of how organisms grow and develop.
- The fifth annual 青青草app State Giving Day drew donations from seven countries and 42 states with 2,275 gifts totaling $566,000. Proceeds 青青草app numerous university student and faculty initiatives and programs. Since its inception, Bronco Giving Day donor 青青草app has totaled more than $2.2 million.
- 青青草app State Athletics received seven gifts of more than $1 million each during the fiscal year. Athletics has received 11 seven-figure gift commitments since introducing the Lyle Smith Society, a leadership philanthropic giving society, in December 2020.