Impact Report
WSU Foundation Fiscal Year 2025
Letter from the CEO
Washington State University continued its surge of fundraising success with more than $142 million in philanthropic activity during Fiscal Year 2025, which ended June 30. Thanks to generous investments from you and the broader Coug community, WSU eclipsed the $140M mark for a fourth consecutive year.
$142,471,429
Total Private Support in FY25
28,133
Total Donors in FY25
90,070
Gifts & Pledges under $1,000
1,899
Total Designations Supported
23
Gifts & Pledges > $1M
FY25 Philanthropic Activity by Campus, College, Unit
| Athletics | $17,051,643 |
| Carson College of Business | $6,837,640 |
| College of Agricultural, Human, & Natural Resource Sciences | $19,196,293 |
| College of Arts & Sciences | $8,518,559 |
| College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences | $4,197,002 |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | $34,685,819 |
| Student Affairs | $2,241,281 |
| Edward R. Murrow College of Communication | $4,949,357 |
| Honors College | $1,527,026 |
| Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | $351,490 |
| Libraries | $396,522 |
| Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture | $7,866,493 |
| Everett Campus | $712,178 |
| Global Campus | $13,761 |
| Health Sciences Campus | $7,789,793 |
| College of Nursing | $716,207 |
| College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | $1,997,582 |
| Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine | $9,906,106 |
| Tri-Cities Campus | $1,619,515 |
| Vancouver Campus | $3,882,600 |
| General University Support | $7,877,437 |
| Graduate School | $137,125 |
| Total | $142,471,429 |
FY25 Philanthropic Activity by Source
Anonymous gift of $6M elevates veterinary oncology care at WSU
At $6 million, this anonymous gift ranks as the largest in support of a faculty chair in the university’s history.
FY25 Endowment Performance
Endowment 10-Year Value
81 new endowments were established through the WSU Foundation in FY25!
Generous gift from Holleys supports VetMed Den for Student Success
A new ultramodern student success center that looks to address a critical need for study space for hundreds of WSU veterinary students has officially opened its doors.
Scholarship in elementary education honors legacy of ardent teacher and avid Coug
Not long after Annette passed on Jan. 12, 2018, the Annette M. Allen Endowed Scholarship was established. Its goal is simple: to support WSU students wishing to follow in Annette’s footsteps toward a meaningful career as an educator.
Tackling neurodegenerative diseases through funding from WSU’s Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience
Four research teams are working to advance research related to neurodegenerative diseases thanks to funding from WSU’s Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience.
Paying it forward: The Weatherbys’ commitment to the next generation
Charles and Shauna Weatherby, WSU alumni and retired healthcare professionals, are mentoring and funding students pursuing medical careers to inspire the next generation of compassionate providers.
Crowdfunding platform for WSU students sees record participation numbers
Within merely three weeks of crowdfunding, a record-high number of 18 groups raised a total of $28,769 across 265 gifts. Among those 18 participating groups, Wazzu Racing raised the most funds for a single group at $7,550.
Hower honored in new Schweitzer Hall
With support from Edmund and Beatriz Schweitzer, the naming honors the impact that Glen L. Hower had on generations of students.
Couple’s generosity transforms WSU Vancouver’s Cougar Food Pantry
Mark Brubaker and Kristina Lockwood’s generosity has helped transform WSU Vancouver’s Cougar Food Pantry, strengthening a vital resource that combats student hunger with dignity and support.
Gift opens doors for researchers at WSU Everett
Belief in the power of research to elevate learning is at the heart of a new WSU Everett initiative made possible by a gift from Geri ’77 and Chris ’75 Carlson. Their generous donation will establish the Student Research Fellowship.
Empowering WSU faculty: Berry Faculty Success Grant
When the George and Joan Berry Faculty Success Grant was announced this past spring, there was enthusiastic interest systemwide among junior faculty members.
WSU Foundation celebrates volunteers at 2025 Spring Meeting
Positioned within the WSU Foundation’s annual Spring Meeting, the Volunteer Awards Celebration recognizes the leadership, service, generosity, and commitment of a select group of Coug supporters.
Generous donors invest over $142 million in support of WSU during FY25
Washington State University alumni, friends, and industry partners contributed $142.4 million to benefit students, faculty, research, and outreach system-wide during Fiscal Year 2025.
WSU Athletics and Cougar Athletic Fund launch “The Next Chapter”
Washington State University Athletics and the Cougar Athletic Fund launched the fundraising initiative, “The Next Chapter,” Director of Athletics Anne McCoy announced Monday, Jan. 13.
Ownbey Herbarium receives $1 million bequest commitment
The Marion Ownbey Herbarium recently received a bequest commitment of $1 million to create the Heebner Endowed Sustaining Directorship from Charles (PhD Plant Pathology, ’70) and Beverly Heebner.
WSU Foundation announces exciting updates to giving societies
The WSU Foundation Donor Recognition Program is evolving to better honor the generosity and impact of our extraordinary supporters and friends.
Advancement Leadership Team
| Mike Connell Vice President, Advancement, and CEO WSU Foundation | Mariah Maki Executive Director, WSUAA, and Associate Vice President, Advancement |
| Ana Burton Associate Vice President, Advancement Administration | Victoria Miles Associate Vice President, Principal Giving |
| Hao-Yu Chiu Associate Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer | Jennifer Miltenberger Associate Vice President, Development |
| Trevor Durham Associate Vice President, Communications & Marketing | Ron Moser Advancement Executive Leadership Coach |
| Adam Ganders Assistant Vice President, Development | Alex Pietsch Executive Director, Corporate Engagement, and Associate Vice President, Advancement |
| Terry Kelly General Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board | Don Shearer Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Brooke Ledeboer Associate Vice President, Development | Juan Zavala Associate Vice President, Advancement Innovation & Business Intelligence |