Foundation Update

Making a difference for 40 years – and Counting!

As many of you know, the PSU Foundation is proudly celebrating 40 years of support to Pittsburg State University. That's four decades of making a meaningful difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Pittsburg State students.

In fiscal year 2025, we received a record-breaking $19 million in cash and in-kind contributions thanks to your generosity. Through your gifts, we witnessed remarkable progress that included:
  • the naming of the Crossland College of Technology,
  • the start of construction for the Kelce College of Business and the Besse Hotel project, and
  • a continued increase in support for student scholarships.
We also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Wilkinson Alumni Center, made possible by the generosity and vision of Cecil and Eva C. Wilkinson. These milestones are a testament to what we can accomplish together!

We can't celebrate 40 years of success and growth without pausing to thank YOU, our alumni and friends, for making it all possible.

This fall, we welcomed Dr. Thomas Newsom as the 11th president of Pittsburg State. Working closely with University leadership, you can be confident that we will continue to maximize the impact of your philanthropic gifts to support PSU's initiatives.
Every annual, endowed, and planned gift pushes us forward, and your continued investment fuels our mission. Thank YOU for making a difference!

With many thanks and very best wishes,

Sincerely,

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Kathleen M. Flannery
Vice President for University Advancement
Pittsburg State University
President/CEO
PSU Foundation, Inc.

Fiscal Year 2025 Endowment Report

Fiscal Year 2025

Cash and Gifts-in-Kind Received

in fiscal year 2025

$19M+

THANK YOU!

Endowment Total

$116.6M*

*These funds are designated by donors to support a specific purpose in perpetuity - not a "rainy day" fund!

Investment Rate of Return 

10-year average

6.1%

 

 Scholarships Created 

by the PSU Foundation

25

Alumni Participation Rate

3.9%

Total Assets

(2025)

$146.1M

We continue to solicit gifts with an emphasis on scholarships and annual giving (unrestricted support for the top priorities of Pittsburg State University). For more information about the annual PSU Foundation update or future giving opportunities, please feel free to contact us.