In fiscal year 2023–24, more than 160,000 donors generously contributed nearly $669 million to the UW in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities.
Your generosity helps transform students into career-ready graduates, evolve research into groundbreaking discoveries, and turn medical mysteries into vital cures. Thank you for continuing to invest in the people, programs and projects that make the UW — and the impact it has on Washington and the world — boundless.
A GENEROUS COMMUNITY OF HUSKIES
160,630 donors gave to the UW in FY24
62,632 donors gave for the first time in FY24
19,594 donors have given loyally for 2+ fiscal years
4,359 donors gave on Husky Giving Day
INVESTING IN THE UW’S PEOPLE, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
The philanthropic support received by the UW is as unique and varied as our donors themselves. From current use funding that helps address immediate needs to endowed funds that lay the foundation for sustainable growth, every contribution plays a role in supporting student success, enabling faculty excellence, enhancing programs and funding important capital projects.
Below is an overview of giving received between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, by type and purpose.
| CURRENT USE | ENDOWMENT | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student support | $231,946,578 | $55,679,953 | $287,626,531 |
| Faculty support | $4,991,470 | $22,746,670 | $27,738,140 |
| Program support for faculty and students | $111,555,993 | $26,402,258 | $137,958,251 |
| Capital | $36,073,165 | $30,775 | $36,103,940 |
| Discretionary funds | $172,068,058 | $7,173,793 | $179,241,851 |
| TOTAL | $556,635,262 | $112,033,450 | $668,668,712 |
STORIES OF THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY
8,901 students
Students supported by scholarships and fellowships in FY24 include Max Poklonskii, UW Bothell’s 2024 Presidential Medal recipient, who made his mark on campus and beyond — and helped dozens more do the same.
270+ research centers
These centers empower UW faculty and students to conduct groundbreaking research locally and across the world, including in the remote ecosystem of Tetiaroa where field biologists study and preserve biodiversity.
112 new endowments
Of the 112 new endowments created in FY24, 31 support programs to meet our communities existing and emerging needs, including the S. Rao and Usha Varanasi Endowed Fund for Undergraduate Student Research in Public Health.
SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE UW
Your support helps advance the University’s ongoing initiatives and unlocks new opportunities for innovation and discovery across all disciplines.
Below is an overview of the contributions received by each unit, area and campus this fiscal year.
| DONORS | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic & Student Affairs | 7,026 | $29,681,563 |
| Broadcast Services | 96,517 | $22,047,742 |
| College of Arts & Sciences | 11,321 | $46,588,643 |
| College of Built Environments | 1,094 | $5,515,595 |
| College of Education | 1,015 | $19,509,580 |
| College of Engineering | 2,863 | $60,104,334 |
| College of the Environment | 1,892 | $30,740,026 |
| Continuum College | 205 | $136,820 |
| Evans School of Public Policy & Governance | 359 | $10,521,595 |
| Foster School of Business | 2,313 | $13,678,225 |
| Information School | 463 | $1,245,391 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics | 10,838 | $49,365,061 |
| Libraries | 1,585 | $966,736 |
| Other University Support | 14,226 | $3,930,592 |
| President’s Office Funds | 3,204 | $11,974,210 |
| School of Dentistry | 643 | $5,134,711 |
| School of Law | 932 | $3,000,172 |
| School of Nursing | 824 | $12,423,928 |
| School of Pharmacy | 495 | $2,199,377 |
| School of Public Health | 734 | $5,190,823 |
| School of Social Work | 376 | $3,271,638 |
| UW Bothell | 711 | $3,480,097 |
| UW Medicine | 14,283 | $325,123,631 |
| UW Tacoma | 887 | $2,838,221 |
| TOTAL | 160,630 | $668,668,712 |
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Ana Mari Cauce
President, University of Washington
Mary Gresch
Senior Vice President, University Advancement / President, UW Foundation
Tamara M. Josserand
Vice President for Development, University Advancement
Ken Denman
Chair, UW Foundation Board