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About KU Endowment

As an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.

KU Giving Magazine

In this Fall 2024 issue, we hear from a KU professor about his new book on edible plants, learn about a KU swim program focused on making aquatics accessible to all, meet KU’s Bob Dylan Fellow and get to know inspiring KU students, faculty and alumni.

Donations
$500 or less

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Endowed
Professorships

125

Privately Sponsored
Scholarships Per Year

750

BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS FUNDED BY PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY

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Crowdfunding

Want to learn about special KU projects where every gift can make a big difference? Check out our crowdfunding initiative, LaunchKU. These projects have a short time frame, but a lasting benefit.

Latest News

Giving goals: Couple’s charitable estate planning taps into new tools to fund scholarships for students in need
Hardy family provides $2 million gift to propel restoration of iconic KU Natural History Museum exhibit
2025 One Day One KU reaches new heights, raising more than $5 million in 24 hours 
KU Endowment board elects new trustees
Dean establishes opportunity fund to assist successors
KU Endowment remembers Don Hall

Featured Story

At KU, Ansley Bender has found a school with a welcoming community that genuinely cares. As a psychology major Ansley is passionate to help reduce the stigma around mental illness.

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 Support your passion by making a gift that impacts the lives of students, faculty, patients, and researchers for generations to come. On their behalf, we thank you for your generosity.

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 Support your passion by making a gift that impacts the lives of students, faculty, patients, and researchers for generations to come. On their behalf, we thank you for your generosity.