Give to the UW

Generosity continues to power the University of Washington’s impact. Thanks to your support, generations of students, families and communities will lead happier, healthier lives.

We’re excited to share this report of contributions to the UW over the 2020–21 fiscal year. Read on to see how nearly 160,000 donors are making a difference for our University and those we serve.


FY21 PRIVATE SUPPORT

July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021

$718M

in total contributions

159,948

donors contributed in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities

15,324

donors made their first gift in FY21

14,000+

students were supported by scholarships and fellowships in FY21

5,411

total endowments in the Consolidated Endowment Fund

159

new endowed funds added in FY21


FY21 GIFT PURPOSE

CURRENT USE ENDOWMENT TOTAL
Student support $20,214,355 $29,904,303 $50,118,658
Faculty support $303,182,145 $24,642,567 $327,824,711
Program support $200,022,459 $15,014,676 $215,037,135
Capital $62,069,043 $34,394 $62,103,437
Excellence funds $59,963,938 $3,493,179 $63,457,117
GRAND TOTAL $645,451,939 $73,089,118 $718,541,057

FY21 SUPPORT BY AREA

DONORS TOTAL
Academic & Student Affairs 7,204 $13,171,083
Broadcast Services 94,791 $16,609,281
College of Arts & Sciences 11,044 $45,268,895
College of Built Environments 1,357 $3,418,835
College of Education 1,067 $26,078,977
College of Engineering
-Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
3,492
787
$40,029,499
$21,038,332
College of the Environment 2,634 $38,521,650
Evans School of Public Policy & Governance 529 $18,178,247
Foster School of Business 3,078 $20,754,824
Information School 552 $3,523,858
Intercollegiate Athletics 10,007 $39,229,058
Libraries 1,226 $2,562,788
Other University Support 1,449 $8,272,482
President’s Funds 1,240 $3,196,409
School of Dentistry 766 $4,157,380
School of Law 1,141 $2,891,402
School of Nursing 1,165 $5,257,820
School of Pharmacy 995 $5,455,097
School of Public Health 1,000 $27,773,856
School of Social Work 671 $5,022,550
UW Alumni Association 15,102 $1,034,526
UW Bothell 972 $7,347,758
UW Medicine 18,460 $376,880,306
UW Tacoma 1,223 $3,904,477
GRAND TOTAL 159,948 $718,541,057

STORIES OF THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY

NATIVE KNOWLEDGE

ISchool assistant professor Miranda Belarde-Lewis, ’07, ’11, ’13, combines research, teaching and curating to help reclaim how Native art is presented — and bring Native voices to the forefront.

READ STORY

RISK, SURVIVAL AND TRIUMPH

A Husky linebacker’s heritage inspires his future.

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REDEFINING MEMORY LOSS

The UW Memory Hub builds community and resilience for people with dementia and their families.

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HONOR ROLL

Follow this link to celebrate those who reached new cumulative giving milestones during fiscal year 2021.

HONOR ROLL


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Ana Mari Cauce

Ana Mari Cauce

President, University of Washington

Mary Gresch

Mary Gresch

Senior Vice President, University Advancement

Patrick Crumb

Patrick Crumb

Chair, UW Foundation Board