2022 Annual Report


Stories From the Cowboy Family

So much has happened at Oklahoma State University this year. We are pleased to share a few stories about the impact your generosity has had and a few of the important developments occurring at OSU.


school architecture

Couple’s impact grows with significant estate gift to fund architecture, athletics and scholarships


Jack and Carol Corgan have always wanted to do more. In 2008, they were asked to consider a $500,000 gift to Oklahoma State University to support the construction of the Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture, a proposal that was more than what they had budgeted. Still, they quickly decided it was a need they wanted to fill. Read More

cowboys united mental health

New campaign raises nearly $200,000 for OSU mental health services


On Oct. 8, OSU launched Cowboys United for Mental Health with one goal in mind — to improve OSU students’ access to mental health resources on campus. Read More

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Honoring Philanthropy and Scholarship: WOSU Symposium returns to GIA


Returning to Gallagher-Iba Arena for the first time since 2019, the 2022 Women for OSU Symposium drew a crowd of more than 500 Cowboy faithful — along with a large virtual audience — to celebrate philanthropy and scholarship at Oklahoma State University. Read More

proud immortal society

Proud and Immortal: OSU inducts nearly 70 new members to elite donor society


The Proud & Immortal Society is made up of individuals, companies and foundations whose cumulative giving to OSU has reached at least $1 million. Read More

Leadership

State of Orange: OSU celebrates inauguration of Dr. Kayse Shrum


At a ceremony steeped in academic tradition that dates back centuries, Dr. Kayse Shrum was looking toward the future. Read More

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Signature Moment: New Frontiers reaches $50 million campaign goal, continues to raise funds


Oklahoma State University launched the New Frontiers campaign with an overarching goal in mind — to help feed the world. Now, it’s one step closer to achieving it. Read More

Agriculture empowering women

OSU alumna’s professional career focuses on nutrition and leads to scholarship


For Tambra Raye Stevenson, food is a way to reconnect with her heritage, especially when it’s prepared in a healthy and nutritious way. Read More

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Ray and Linda Booker Flight Center marks new chapter for OSU Aviation


On Feb. 26, she had a front row seat at the grand opening of the Ray and Linda Booker OSU Flight Center, an event that ushered in a new chapter for Oklahoma State University Aviation. Read More

center health sciences

OSU Academic Medical District to serve veterans, improve mental health care


A couple of recently vacated buildings and parking lots sit across the street to the north of the Oklahoma State University Medical Center (OSUMC) in downtown Tulsa. It may not look like much now, but in the coming years it will become the hub of the new OSU Academic Medical District. Read More

By-the-Numbers

Thousands of donors generously gave to OSU in the past fiscal year. Below is a brief insight into our financial performance in FY22. Click here to view full FY22 audited financials.


Total Gifts and Commitments

Figures reflect fiscal year 2022 totals

$210,879,944


total donors

30,017

TOTAL DONORS

new donors

4,861

NEW DONORS

new donors

14¢

AVERAGE COST PER DOLLAR RAISED


Assets

Figures reflect fiscal year 2022 totals

2023$1.63B
2022$1.45B
2021$1.41B
2020$1.18B
2019$1.15B
2018$1.14B
2017$1.05B
2016$984.4M
2015$971.2M
2014$930.7M

Endowments

Figures reflect fiscal year 2022 totals

2023$938.7M
2022$822.3M
2021$813.9M
2020$648.6M
2019$642.5M
2018$642.9M
2017$586.6M
2016$545.5M
2015$581.4M
2014$579.4M

The OSU Foundation Board of Trustees and its Investment Committee have adopted an investment strategy to provide current spending while preserving the long-range purchasing power of the endowments and prudently managing risk. To learn more, view the 2022 Endowment Report.