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This is what WashU can do.

Together, we will leverage the power of our collective imagination to translate knowledge and learning into tangible action for the greater good. By thinking and dreaming boldly, we will prevent and cure disease and fulfill the promise of equitable access to a WashU education. We will safeguard the health of our planet and its people. And we will redefine what it means to lead in a complex global society.

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Healthier people, healthier planet

With you, WashU fosters public health in the broadest sense, leveraging our strengths across disciplines to develop creative solutions that protect and improve life in all forms, from the biodiversity of our planet to equitable health for all people.  
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Whether you’re a parent making a gift in honor of a graduating senior, an alum who has decided to include WashU in your will, or a reunion celebrant interested in making a class gift, we are grateful for your commitment to WashU and your belief in our mission.
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By the Numbers | 2023-24

Scholarships established

40

New annual scholarships


Corporate matching gifts

1,296

Total matching gifts

$800K

Total matching gift dollars


Gift and Grant Uses

Percentage of total dollars contributed

  • 42.1%Research
  • 30.7%Academic Programs
  • 11.6%Student Aid
  • 6.3%Other
  • 5.4%Faculty Support
  • 4.0%Facilities

59,767

Total Gifts

40,502

Total Donors


$1.5M

Gifts of $100 or less


Siteman cancer center annual fund program

$2.1M

Total dollars

3,504

Total donors


Giving Clubs

We are grateful for your support! Learn more about recognition and benefits available to donors through membership in our giving clubs.