2026 giving results
The following figures summarize giving to the University of Minnesota in fiscal year 2026, which ran from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. These figures are reported by the University of Minnesota Foundation, which raises and manages gifts to the U of M.
University-wide fundraising results
Fiscal 2026 | Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gifts, pledges, and other future commitments | $541 million | $464 million | $312 million |
Made available to University | $336 million | $298 million | $200 million |
University of Minnesota Foundation endowment* | $4.8 billion | $4.0 billion | $2.0 billion |
Combined University endowments* | $7.4 billion | $6.4 billion | $3.3 billion |
How this year’s giving total stacks up
Donors of 2026 gifts
Total: 87,158
This includes all donors who have made gifts to the U.
- Alumni 27,839 32%
- Other individuals 55,100 63%
- Organizations 4,219 5%
Purpose of 2026 gifts
Total: $541 million
Gifts raised include outright gifts, pledges, and future commitments.
- Program support* $221 million 41%
- Student support $159 million 29%
- Faculty and staff support $60 million 11%
- Research $54 million 10%
- Capital improvement $31 million 6%
- Outreach and community engagement $16 million 3%
* Includes crossdisciplinary support, undesignated planned gifts, and support for campus programs
Types of 2026 gifts
Total: $541 million
- Cash and pledges $311 million 57%
- Future (estate and deferred gifts) $228 million 42%
- Property and in-kind gifts $2 million 1%