Impact
Impact at a glance
Measuring progress toward a better future
Changing Futures is built on a belief that bold ideas must lead to meaningful outcomes. Across education, health, sustainability, technology, student success, public service and community impact, donor support helps transform possibility into action and vision into measurable change.
Together, we are expanding opportunity, accelerating discovery and creating solutions that improve lives in Arizona and around the world. Explore the impact of this collective effort and see how your support is shaping a thriving future for people and communities everywhere.
126,000
Total number of donors
549,000
Total number of gifts
+770
Total number of scholarships funded
+1,930
Projects/funds which received philanthropy
$2.048B*
Total endowment
$470M
Total new gifts and commitments
*Unaudited
Stories of impact
The people, ideas and solutions changing futures
See what's possible when generosity meets innovation
Explore the 2025–26 annual impact report to discover how philanthropy is advancing research, expanding opportunity and helping Arizona State University create lasting change in Arizona and around the world. It's a closer look at the people, partnerships and progress shaping the future.
$115M gift — the largest ever for ASU — to establish School of Conservation Futures
Rob Walton Foundation philanthropic investment will reshape learning and workforce development for conservation science
'Almost unreal': Gift of guitar collection opens new worlds for ASU music students
When award-winning Italian guitarist Davide Picci arrived at Arizona State University as a doctoral student in the Fulbright Program, he was looking for the right guitar to prepare for an international-level competition.
New Study Using Ocean Gliders Uncovers Clues About Carbon Cycling in the Sargasso Sea
Hourly measurements show when and how the ocean produces, recycles, and exports carbon — and why salps matter more than we thought.
Gift endows study abroad scholarship, broadening horizons for students
Fund expands access to international learning opportunities for SHESC students
ASU medical school gains accreditation — and a new name
9-figure gift creates John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, which can now begin recruiting its first class of students for 2026
ASU receives $10M gift to endow football coach position
Gift from Brian and Kelly Swette is the largest endowed leadership position in Sun Devil Athletics
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You make the difference
Every gift helps create opportunities, advance discovery and support solutions that improve lives. Whether your passion is education, health, sustainability, technology, public service or student success, your support helps move bold ideas forward and create meaningful change.
Together, we can continue building a future defined by opportunity, resilience and transformational possibilities for people and communities everywhere.