Donor Generosity Fuels Strong FY24 Financial Report
November 05, 2024 11:33 AMCash and new business both exceed $450 million for the first time and the Foundation’s active endowment grows to $2.99 billion.
The University of Illinois Foundation Celebrates New Philanthropy Center with Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
June 26, 2024 12:00 AMUIF held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to celebrate its new headquarters, the University of Illinois Philanthropy Center.
Inaugural Foundation to Success scholarship recipients announced
November 25, 2024 02:51 PMSerrahn, Larson, and Gorczowski awarded the Foundation to Success scholarship.
Three Governing Directors join Board, three move to Life status
November 25, 2024 02:39 PMUIF welcomed three new Board members during Foundation Weekend.
Thomas Siebel Makes $50 Million Gift to establish the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
May 01, 2024 11:00 AMThanks to a transformative $50 million gift from Thomas M. Siebel, The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science is established in The Grainger College of Engineering.
Christy Devocelle Honored with Prestigious CASE Award
April 18, 2024 12:00 AMDevocelle received the CASE Commonfund College & University Foundation Award given to individuals who have made valuable contributions, distinguished service, and/or volunteer leadership to the college & university foundation field.
Kellner Gift Establishes New Interdisciplinary Research Center at the Institute for Genomic Biology
April 02, 2024 11:03 AMThe Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society will be established at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign thanks to a generous gift from Julie and Bill Kellner.
University of Illinois announces wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift from alumnus Anthony J. Petullo
March 06, 2024 10:57 AMGies College of Business alumnus Anthony (Tony) J. Petullo and his wife Bev have announced a wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.
UIF Joins Partnership to Address Inequities in Planned Giving Programs
March 01, 2024 10:55 AMUIF partners with external groups to foster careers within the field of planned giving.
88th Annual Meeting Celebrates Donors and Student Impact
October 20, 2023 06:00 AMThrough gift and UIF endowment distributions, UIF transferred more than $270 million to the University of Illinois System, UIUC, UIC, and UIS.
Dedication to the University of Illinois Leads to Purposeful Giving to Science and Medicine
May 10, 2023 04:00 AMGifts from Jiri and Ana Jonas provide critical support for science and medicine at both UIUC and UIC
Beth Gies Named to University of Illinois Foundation Board of Directors
April 18, 2023 01:15 AMIllinois alumna Beth Georgia Gies joins UIF Board of Directors in March 2023.
Marie Lynn Miranda named chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago
November 11, 2022 12:00 PMMarie Lynn Miranda has been named chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago and a vice president of the University of Illinois System.
University of Illinois Foundation Releases Annual Financial and Endowment Report
October 14, 2022 09:30 AMThe Fiscal Year 2022 new business figure tops $400 million for the fifth straight year with alumni contributing more $180 million to total.
Brooke Weisenbeck Named Vice President for Presidential Development Initiatives
September 29, 2022 01:41 PMCritical role manages and supports development activities for president’s office efforts at University of Illinois Foundation and UI System
Reaching Stellar campaign raises record‑breaking $42.48 million for University of Illinois Springfield
September 16, 2022 09:14 AMThe most significant fundraising campaign in the history of the Sangamon Valley region has raised millions of dollars to benefit the University of Illinois Springfield.
Tai R. and You H. Shin Establish Humanitarian Award with $2 Million Gift
July 25, 2022 10:30 AMThe award will honor extraordinary humanitarians and provide funding to programs at the University of Illinois.
University of Illinois Foundation Breaks Ground for New Headquarters
May 09, 2022 11:30 AMUIF gathered staff, colleagues, and friends on May 9, 2022 to break ground for a new building that will create an innovative and collaborative new space for philanthropy in support of the University of Illinois System and its three universities.