Give to the UW

In fiscal year 2016-17, you and 150,000+ fellow donors contributed $564.4 million to the University’s programs in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities.

What you care about can change the world

Dear Friends,

Thank you for everything you make possible at the University of Washington. By linking your passions with your philanthropy, you are powering the work that our students, faculty and staff do every day.

In our fiscal year that closed on June 30, 2017, you and more than 150,000 alumni and friends contributed to a record-breaking $564.4 million in private donations to the UW. While this report is a formal accounting of your generosity over the past year, the impact of your giving will be felt for decades to come.

Last year, we launched our transformative campaign, Be Boundless — For Washington, For the World, with the aim of broadening our impact and changing lives. These lofty ambitions required an ambitious goal: $5 billion. We are humbled and grateful to acknowledge that your generosity has already brought us close to this goal — to $4.42 billion, as of Dec. 1, 2017. But even more important, it is making a difference for countless people.

Through your unwavering support, you are already advancing the four key goals of the campaign:

You are enhancing the student experience

By investing in scholarships and fellowships, you are fueling possibility and making college more accessible to students. Through your program support, you are deepening the Husky Experience for students on our campuses and around the world.

You are driving the public good

You are bolstering the UW’s mission as a public university by helping us expand patient care, access to higher education, service-learning opportunities and projects in our communities.

You are expanding our impact — everywhere

You are driving research and teaching at the UW by providing resources for crucial and high-demand programs. You are supporting the University’s faculty, students and staff as they work near and far to improve health and well-being for all.

You are empowering possibility through innovation

Through your philanthropy, you are strengthening a climate of inclusive innovation. The faculty, facilities and programs that you support help the UW launch startups and work across disciplines to find solutions to today’s most crucial challenges.

Thank you for your partnership — and for your belief that together, we will change the world.

Sincerely,

Ana Mari Cauce portrait

Ana Mari Cauce

UW President

Connie Kravas

Connie Kravas

Vice President,
UW Advancement

Peter Shimer

Pete Shimer

Chair, UW
Foundation Board


Endowment and gift highlights

$564.4 million

150,000+ donors contributed in support of students, faculty, programs and facilities

$3.1 billion

Total endowment on June 30, 2017

10,590

Students supported by scholarships and fellowships

4,685

Endowed funds

179

New endowed funds

Reading Room at Suzzallo Library

Endowment distributions by purpose

As of June 30, 2017

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For more on the performance and impact of the UW Consolidated Endowment Fund, visit giving.uw.edu/cef.

Gift purpose

CURRENT USE ENDOWMENT TOTAL
Student Support $14,871,572 $44,982,033 $59,853,605
Faculty Support $209,035,677 $24,647,460 $233,683,137
Program Support $135,808,147 $21,574,191 $157,382,339
Capital $56,019,928 $26,240 $56,046,168
Excellence Funds $48,551,236 $8,839,532 $57,390,767
GRAND TOTAL $564,356,016

Annual donor contributions

DONORS TOTAL
Academic & Student Affairs 5,542 $31,789,511
College of Arts & Sciences 12,885 $59,362,307
Broadcast Services 75,256 $20,791,797
College of Built Environments 1,173 $2,897,991
School of Dentistry 942 $2,943,710
College of Education 2,015 $10,977,529
College of Engineering 4,435 $54,200,516
College of the Environment 2,593 $36,680,192
Evans School of Public Policy & Governance 959 $3,228,656
Foster School of Business 3,850 $29,445,285
Information School 575 $4,233,695
Intercollegiate Athletics 22,421 $35,752,363
School of Law 1,874 $3,227,564
Libraries 2,526 $1,324,922
School of Nursing 1,397 $4,240,461
Other University Support 1,486 $14,327,385
School of Pharmacy 890 $3,926,252
President’s Fund 1,511 $2,071,815
School of Public Health 813 $27,177,513
School of Social Work 1,222 $3,568,113
UW Alumni Association 17,249 $1,071,244
UW Bothell 860 $3,657,297
UW Medicine 15,844 $204,268,679
UW Tacoma 839 $3,191,216
GRAND TOTAL 158,804 $564,356,016

Honor roll of donors

Regental Laureates

Individuals and organizations / Lifetime giving totaling $100 million and above

With their unparalleled philanthropic vision, our Regental Laureates propel the University of Washington forward — raising its profile, broadening its reach and advancing its mission around the world.

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Distinguished Presidential Laureates

Individuals and organizations / Lifetime giving totaling $50 million to $99,999,999

Through groundbreaking contributions, our Distinguished Presidential Laureates profoundly alter the landscape of the University of Washington and the people it serves.

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Presidential Laureates

Individuals and organizations / Lifetime giving totaling $10 million to $49,999,999

By matching dreams with support, Presidential Laureates further enrich the UW’s top-ranked programs and elevate emerging disciplines to new heights.

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Laureates

Individuals and organizations / Lifetime giving totaling $1 million to $9,999,999

With an unwavering commitment to advancing higher education at the UW, Laureates provide students and faculty with opportunities for greatness.

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Benefactors

Individuals and organizations / Lifetime giving totaling $100,000 to $999,999

Through their thoughtful philanthropy, Benefactors enrich University programs significantly and help our students, faculty and staff fulfill their goals.

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Henry Suzzallo Society

Individuals

The Henry Suzzallo Society honors individuals who have made a future gift to the University through their will, retirement plan or another commitment.

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The President’s Circle

Individuals and organizations / Annual giving totaling $2,000 and above in FY 2016-17

Some of the University’s most dedicated supporters, President’s Circle donors provide critical, steadfast support to our students, faculty, staff and programs.

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The President’s Circle Young Leaders

Individuals / Annual giving totaling $1,000 or more for donors age 35 and under in FY 2016-17 / Annual giving totaling $500 or more for donors age 30 and under in FY 2016-17

Annual support from our President’s Circle Young Leaders impacts the lives of students and faculty across our three campuses and is essential to the future of the University.

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Top 10 lists

By June 30, 2017, market value

Class endowments

1. UW Medicine Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund $622,361
2. Class of 1958 President’s Endowment $468,157
3. Law Class of 1939 Scholarship $467,796
4. Foster MBA Class of 2002 Endowed Fellowship $399,530
5. UW Medicine Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund $368,159
6. Class of 1959 Endowed Scholarship in Landscape Architecture $286,340
7. Golden “W” Merit Scholarship Endowment $263,546
8. Class of 1955 “Fifty at Fifty” Endowed Scholarship Fund $261,276
9. UW Medicine Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship $249,616
10. Class of 1942 Endowed Scholarship Fund $226,224

Participating alumni classes

By percentage of alumni contributing

1. 2017 15.37%
2. 1982 14.82%
3. 1983 14.75%
4. 1979 14.65%
5. 1980 14.61%
6. 1967 14.54%
7. 1981 14.51%
8. 1978 14.51%
9. 1968 14.19%
10. 1984 14.16%

By donor count

1. 2017 1,621
2. 1982 1,078
3. 1973 1,068
4. 1981 1,066
5. 1979 1,042
6. 1983 1,035
7. 1978 1,034
8. 1977 1,015
9. 1971 999
10. 1980 998

Schools/colleges by alumni participation

By percentage of alumni contributing

1. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance 23.01%
2. School of Law 18.96%
3. School of Dentistry 18.84%
4. School of Pharmacy 18.52%
5. College of Education 17.97%
6. School of Nursing 17.75%
7. UW Medicine 17.16%
8. Foster School of Business 16.93%
9. Information School 16.90%
10. College of Built Environments 16.61%

By donor count

1. College of Arts & Sciences 21,245
2. Foster School of Business 7,347
3. College of Engineering 4,899
4. UW Medicine 3,807
5. College of Education 3,511
6.College of the Environment 1,790
7. School of Law 1,772
8. School of Nursing 1,711
9. College of Built Environments 1,574
10. UW Bothell 1,115