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Across all 50 states and 42 countries, donors gave $185.3M last year
Donors collectively gave $185 million to support Colorado State University teaching, research, and outreach in fiscal year 2026.
Highlighting the year of philanthropy, the University’s endowment grew to more than $754 million and saw a 15.7% return. By comparison, the average one-year return for college and university endowments is about 11%, according to the most recently compiled national data. Meantime, two special daylong giving events – Giving Tuesday and Rams Rise – shattered records in support of CSU’s mission.
Read the annual Reflections report below to learn more interesting facts about the power of collective giving over the last academic year.
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The Power of Philanthropy
Prismatic Support
October 2, 2026
Through the Dr. G. William and Linda Orr Endowed Director for One Health, the Orr family supported funding for three medical students’ recent summer projects, including Jessica McQuaid’s work evaluating the outcomes of community-based wellness programs for adolescents.
A Legacy that Keeps Giving
September 15, 2026
Spring 2026 marked the final Sean “Ranch” Lough Derby, bringing to a close a 25-year tradition that honored Lough’s life and invested in future Rams. But – if the Derby marked the end of an event, it did not mark the end of its impact.
Across all 50 states and 42 countries, donors gave $185.3M last year
September 8, 2026
Reflecting ongoing support for the state’s land-grant institution, donors collectively gave $185 million to support Colorado State University teaching, research, and outreach in fiscal year 2026.