REPORT AND YEAR IN REVIEW
Dear Ursinus Community,
This past year at Ursinus was one marked by extraordinary generosity and an inspiring show of support for our institution and students. As we reflect on fiscal year 2025 through this annual report, we do so with deep gratitude and immense pride for what we have accomplished together.
Fundraising efforts continue to translate into strategic advances for Ursinus, along with improved facilities, and new learning opportunities for students on campus. From new scholarships and our Bloomberg terminals to upgraded laboratory equipment and renovated locker rooms, the generosity of our donors is touching every student at the college.
What excites me most about this past year’s success is the momentum it creates. Together we are advancing APEX, expanding scholarships, and strengthening the student experience at Ursinus. That collective partnership is propelling the college forward, and there is no better time to get involved.
Thank you to everyone who made a gift in FY25. Every donation made opens so many new opportunities for our current and future students. The generosity and deep commitment of our donors and volunteers is remarkable.
Go Bears,
Michelle Yurko Vice President for External Relations myurko@ursinus.edu current
and future students.”
— Michelle Yurko
YOUR
When applying for college, I never thought I would be able to afford a school like Ursinus. However, it was through the support of scholarships and donations that I was able to attend and live on campus here. These contributions—your contributions—helped provide me with the resources I needed to focus on learning and continue striving for excellence, even in the face of uncertainty."
— Alisa Zenchenko '25
As I continued learning throughout my years at Ursinus, I became driven to act, and push myself and those around me to be better... When challenges arose, I asked myself, 'What would those greats before me say? How would they act?' I began to understand the potential we all are capable of. I dreamt bigger things for my life and began actualizing those dreams into reality...Thank you, Ursinus, for this gift."
— Abdel Elgendy ’27
FINANCIAL YEAR IN REVIEW
Alumni, families, faculty, staff, students, foundations, corporations, and friends came together to help us deliver one of our strongest fiscal years on record. The college raised more than $14.7 million, surpassing its $12 million goal and the previous year’s total by more than 30%. This philanthropic success is fueling the launch of APEX at Ursinus. Momentum around our new experiential learning ecosystem continues to grow, led by several early philanthropic investments. Overall, the college experienced a nearly 20% increase in donors at all levels.
The Ursinus Fund, which propels the college’s mission, raised more than $2.6 million, a 17% increase over the previous year. The support of those who donated to the fund expanded access and opportunity through scholarships and financial aid and provided the resources necessary for students to achieve their potential in academics, athletics, and community leadership.
We also continued to deepen connections with our alumni network. We are working toward engaging 3,000 unique alumni annually. Our alumni are stepping up, with volunteer participation jumping by 20% over the previous year.
We are deeply grateful to all who contributed in FY25. Your support paves the way for transformative opportunities for today’s students and those to come. The dedication of our donors and volunteers continues to inspire and uplift the entire Ursinus community.
BY THE NUMBERS: FISCAL YEAR 2025 FUNDRAISING
3,544
$4 million represents our largest gift in FY25.
7 donors contributed a total of $9,218,211 with gifts greater than $500,000
281
NEW NAMED FUNDS ESTABLISHED
Our most sincere appreciation to our loyal supporters who established the below named funds during the 2025 fiscal year. This list includes both endowed funds, which exist in perpetuity, and newly named current-use funds.
» The Cleary Clarke Maly Scholarship Fund
» The Belfry Builders Business Scholarship
» The Gail L. Heinemeyer Scholarship Fund
» Robert J. Sovizal '66 and Gale Fellenser House '67 Annual Scholarship Fund
» The First Generation Annual Scholarship Fund
» The Joan Bradley Parlee '57 and Donald Parlee MD '55 Endowed Scholarship Fund
» Winfield C. Boyer '62 and Barbara W. Boyer Endowed Scholarship
» The Chemistry Department Instrumentation Fund
» The Madelyn Bradley Museum Endowed Fund
ABOUT THE ENDOWMENT
Our endowment provides a long-term source of fiscal strength for the college. It is composed of hundreds of separate funds that are invested together, with the income spent each year to support a range of purposes across campus. These include scholarships, professorships and faculty development, student enrichment, capital projects, academic programs, and more. Through prudent investment, these funds are intended to grow over time and exist in perpetuity. They also allow donors to put their names—or someone else’s—on a fund and honor a legacy that will last indefinitely into the future.
Market Value of the Endowment as of 6/30/25: $163.5 million
FISCAL YEAR 2025 AREAS OF IMPACT
REVENUE
