Generosity continues to power the University of Washington’s impact. Thanks to your support, generations of students, families and communities will have opportunities to learn, discover, flourish and change the world.
We’re pleased to share this report of contributions to the UW in the 2021–22 fiscal year and express our gratitude to the more than 152,000 donors who are creating possibilities for our University and impact for those we serve.
$614M
in total contributions
152,794
donors contributed in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities
11,827
donors made their first gift to the UW in FY22
15,000+
students were supported by scholarships and fellowships in FY22
676
members of the Young President’s Circle (donors 35 or younger who give $500 or more annually)
161
new endowed funds added in FY22
FY22 SUPPORT BY AREA
July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022
*A portion of the University’s operating funds are invested in the CEF.
Distributions benefit campus-wide programs.
FY22 Gift Purpose
| CURRENT USE | ENDOWMENT | TOTAL | |
| Student support | $18,413,908 | $36,246,866 | $54,660,775 |
| Faculty support | $217,055,631 | $27,549,394 | $244,605,026 |
| Program support for faculty and students | $167,923,021 | $22,494,093 | $190,417,114 |
| Capital | $52,646,159 | $31,022 | $52,677,181 |
| Excellence funds | $59,925,896 | $11,811,983 | $71,737,879 |
| TOTAL | $515,964,616 | $98,133,358 | $614,097,974 |
FY22 Support by Area
| DONORS | TOTAL | |
| Academic and Student Affairs | 6574 | $25,514,947 |
| Broadcast Services | 88622 | $14,973,834 |
| College of Arts & Sciences | 13186 | $53,157,358 |
| College of Built Environments | 1483 | $7,234,281 |
| College of Education | 1019 | $16,522,790 |
| College of Engineering | 3471 | $46,517,692 |
| College of the Environment | 2341 | $28,615,884 |
| Evans School of Public Policy & Governance | 412 | $2,853,710 |
| Foster School of Business | 2946 | $19,572,716 |
| Information School | 611 | $3,388,524 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics | 11228 | $38,481,663 |
| Libraries | 1152 | $2,417,887 |
| Other University Support | 1521 | $13,926,717 |
| President’s Funds | 1934 | $1,834,513 |
| School of Dentistry | 849 | $2,533,548 |
| School of Law | 928 | $2,936,894 |
| School of Nursing | 968 | $4,127,625 |
| School of Pharmacy | 777 | $4,646,333 |
| School of Public Health | 917 | $23,411,352 |
| School of Social Work | 520 | $11,905,337 |
| UW Alumni Association | 14408 | $1,027,772 |
| UW Bothell | 695 | $1,417,567 |
| UW Tacoma | 871 | $3,258,029 |
| UW Medicine | 13896 | $283,821,003 |
| TOTAL | 152,794 | $614,097,974 |
STORIES OF THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY
Planting seeds of career growth in Eastern Washington
A Foster School program has been evolving since its inception more than two decades ago.
Investing in the health of Latinx communities
Future physicians learn how to provide culturally humble care for a diverse population.
Volleyball’s quarterback
Ella May Powell anchors a grateful team: ‘Your donations mean everything to us.’
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Ana Mari Cauce
President, University of Washington
Mary Gresch
Senior Vice President, University Advancement / President, UW Foundation
Patrick Crumb
Chair, UW Foundation Board