Iowa State University Foundation

Student support: Iowa State undergraduate and graduate students received more than $34 million in scholarships, fellowships, loans and awards from private gift support. Students received both merit- and need-based scholarship across all programs and units of the University. Private gift support is critical to ensuring that all willing students are able to explore their education opportunities, experience college life, and efficiently manage tuition costs and debt loads. In 2020, over 6,900 students received scholarships funded by private gift support.

Facilities: the Foundation provided more than $37 million to the University in support of new building construction, renovation and equipment needs. State-of-the-art facilities help the University attract high-quality faculty and students. These facilities provide space, environments, and technologies that promote the highest levels of teaching, learning and research. Private gift support assisted in funding of the student innovation center, the gerdin building addition, the athletics performance center, and more.

Faculty and program support: with nearly $29 million from the Iowa State University Foundation, University faculty and staff received additional support allowing for increased research opportunities and improved classroom experiences for all students. Private gift support helps meet the University's goal to attract and retain the world-class faculty which ultimately attracts the best and brightest students. During 2020, the number of endowed faculty positions (chairs, professorships and fellowships) was 215.