MANHATTAN, Kan. – Thanks to the generosity and passion of Wildcat Nation, K-State Athletics recorded the second-best giving year ever to the Ahearn Fund as fans and donors continue to provide world-class support for all Wildcat programs.
K-State fans and donors contributed $44.4 million in total giving in FY 2019, which is the second-largest figure in department history and marks only the second time ever eclipse the $40 million mark, while $18.3 million was designated for the department’s annual fund.
Capital gifts have allowed the Tointon Family Stadium renovation and Buser Family Park construction to become a reality as both projects will be completed by December of 2019. These projects are being funded entirely through private, philanthropic support, along with K-State Athletics, Inc. revenue. When complete, these projects will bring the total number of facility enhancements to over $255 million since 2010.
In addition, it was announced earlier this summer that Athletics hit its desired goal of $340 million for the KSU Foundation’s Innovation and Inspiration campaign, a $1.4 billion university-wide effort that began in 2010 and runs through June 30, 2020. The $340 million total was the largest among all University units and entities contributing to the campaign.
KENNY LANNOU
Executive Associate A.D. for Communications and Public Relations | K-State Athletics