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USF sets new fundraising record with $184 million in donations from nearly 60,000 donors

Jo-Lynn Brown July 24, 2025

The University of South Florida raised a record-breaking $184.2 million in philanthropic support during the 2024–25 fiscal year.

More than 59,700 donors contributed to the total, including nearly 15,000 first-time supporters. This marks the fourth consecutive year USF has surpassed $150 million in annual giving, with more than $660 million raised since 2021.

“This record-breaking support is a testament to the University of South Florida’s positive impact in our community, our state and the world,” said USF President Rhea Law. “We are deeply grateful to every donor whose generosity is transforming lives.”

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Among the year’s highlights was a $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini to name the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Other contributions funded scholarships, facilities and research across all three campuses.

During April’s USF Giving Week, a record 12,324 donors gave $6.6 million to 566 causes, another milestone for the university.

The University of South Florida received over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors, in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.

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