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
Learn more about the Consolidated Endowment Fund’s performance and impact.
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.
REDEFINING MEMORY LOSS
The UW Memory Hub builds community and resilience for people with dementia and their families.
HONOR ROLL
Follow this link to celebrate those who reached new cumulative giving milestones during fiscal year 2021.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Ana Mari Cauce
President, University of Washington
Mary Gresch
Senior Vice President, University Advancement
Patrick Crumb
Chair, UW Foundation Board