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Give to Blue Day 2025

Indiana State University’s seventh annual 24-hour giving day resulted in $1,506,090 raised—this is the most successful Give to Blue Day to date!

1,937 donors from all 50 states and 5 countries contributed during this fundraising event and made an impact on the Sycamore experience. Thank you to our supporters, community partners, and social media ambassadors who made this day such a success. 

Giving Categories
Alumni Association Tile Image
Alumni Association
Sycamore Success Scholarship Tile Image
Sycamore Success Scholarship
Fund for Indiana State University Tile Image
Fund for Indiana State University
Athletics Tile Image
Athletics
Bailey College of Engineering & Technology Tile Image
Bailey College of Engineering & Technology
Bayh College of Education Tile Image
Bayh College of Education
College of Arts and Sciences Tile Image
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Health and Human Services Tile Image
College of Health and Human Services
Scott College of Business Tile Image
Scott College of Business
Honors College Tile Image
Honors College
University Engagement Tile Image
University Engagement
Student Affairs and Initiatives Tile Image
Student Affairs and Initiatives
Fraternity and Sorority Life Tile Image
Fraternity and Sorority Life
NPHC Plaza Project Tile Image
NPHC Plaza Project
Other Funds, Scholarships and Endowments Tile Image
Other Funds, Scholarships and Endowments
Leaderboard
Give to Blue Day Total Dollars Leaderboard
Which areas are leading the way in most dollars raised?
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $414,594.34
2 Scott College of Business $379,930.07
3 Sycamore Success Scholarship $188,518.00
4 College of Arts and Sciences $155,724.65
5 Bayh College of Education $70,670.00
Ended
Success!
$20,000 New Donor Challenge
Jeff and Penny Taylor have committed to match up to $10,000 from new donors on Give to Blue Day. Their gift will be directed toward the Fund for Indiana State, but the gifts from new donors can be designated to the area of their choosing.
Completed
$750
Alumni Association 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Alumni Association will unlock a $750 gift from Therese Rooney to the Alumni Association Membership Fund
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$4,000
Alumni Association 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the Alumni Association will unlock a $4,000 gift from Scott Watson to the South Vermillion High School, Class of '81 Endowed Scholarship
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Center for Sports Medicine and Performance10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Center for Sports Medicine and Performance will unlock a $2,500 gift from Kellen and Jayme Norris
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 100 Donor Challenge
100 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $5,000 gift from Steve and Gloria Bailey
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 35 Donor Challenge
35 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $3,000 gift from Joink
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 75 Donor Challenge
75 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $5,000 gift from Steve and Gloria Bailey
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
2
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Baseball $5,000 Matching Gift
The first $5,000 in gifts to Baseball will be matched by Bob and Bonnie Warn
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$7,500
Baseball 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to Baseball will unlock a $7,500 gift to Baseball from John and Linda Crouch
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Bayh College of Education Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Early Childhood Education Center $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Bayh College of Education Early Childhood Education Center will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Grosjean Clinic $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Grosjean Clinic for Interdisciplinary Collaboration Fund will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
$750
Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund will unlock a $750 gift from Janet Brosmer
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Student Organization Activity Support Fund $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Bayh College of Education Student Organization Activity Support Fund will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
$32,000
College of Arts and Sciences 150 Donor Challenge
150 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $32,000 gift from Paul and Nancy Edgerton to the Edgerton Bridge the Gap Endowment
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$1,000
College of Arts and Sciences 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dean Melinda Roberts to the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Communication Department 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences Communication Department will unlock a $2,500 gift from Shelby and Mike Curry to the Shelby D. Curry Scholarship in Communication
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Earth and Environmental Systems Department 10 donor challenge
10 donors to the Earth and Environmental Systems Department will unlock a $1,000 gift from Emily Emerald
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
2
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Esports $250 Matching Gift
The first $250 in gifts to the Esports Fund will be matched by Michele Soliz
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Football 20 Donor Challenge
20 donors to Football will unlock a $1,000 from Mike and Amy Alley to the Ron Carpenter/Tunch Ilkin Football Endowment
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$40,000
Football 40 Donor Challenge
40 donors to Football will unlock a $40,000 gift from Mel Burks to the Football Fund
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
2
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Gender Studies Program $250 Matching Gift
Linda Maule will match the first $250 in gifts to the Gender Studies Program
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Give to Blue Day 150 Student Donors Challenge
When 150 Students make a gift on Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $5,000 gift from Don Dudine to the Student Philanthropy Organization
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Honors College 50 Donor Challenge
50 Donors to the Honors College will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dean Greg Bierly
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$6,000
John McNichols Memorial Track Project 40 Donor Challenge
40 donors to the John McNichols Memorial Track Project will unlock a $6,000 gift from University Village
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Linda Eldred Student Leadership Center 10 Donor Challenge
10 Donors to the Linda Eldred Student Leadership Center will unlock a $5,000 gift from Mike and Amy Alley
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
2
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Men's Basketball $10,000 Matching Gift
The first $10,000 in gifts to the Men's Basketball Fund will be matched by Austin, Brianna, Ashlyn and Lynlee Burns
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Men's Basketball 20 Donor Challenge
20 donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $2,500 gift from Rex and Carla Henry
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Men's Basketball 40 Donor Challenge
40 donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $10,000 gift from Ken Senseman and Rita Burns Senseman to the Excellence in Coaching Fund
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Men's Basketball 75 Donor Challenge
75 Donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$1,000
NPHC Plaza Project $2,000 Challenge
When the NPHC Plaza Project receives a total of $2,000 in gifts, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Anitra Morrison
$2,000 / $2,000 Raised
Completed
$2,000
NPHC Plaza Project $4,000 Challenge
When the NPHC Plaza Project receives a total of $4,000 in gifts, it will unlock a $2,000 gift from Diane Cargile
$4,000 / $4,000 Raised
Completed
2
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Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund $1,000 Matching Gift
The first $1,000 in gifts to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will be matched by Greg Mimms
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund 20 Donor Challenge
20 donors to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ed Pease
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund 40 Donor Challenge
40 donors to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ed Pease
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
2
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Political Science Department $250 Matching Gift
Linda Maule will match the first $250 in gifts to the Political Science Department
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$33,000
Scott College of Business $20,000 Challenge
When the Scott College of Business receives a total of $20,000 in gifts, Todd Osburn and Caroline Howe will donate $33,000 to the Todd A. Osburn and Caroline C. Howe Endowed Scholarship!
$20,000 / $20,000 Raised
Completed
$15,000
Scott College of Business 100 Donor Challenge
100 Donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $15,000 gift to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund from State Farm Insurance
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Scott College of Business 150 Donor Challenge
150 Donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $25,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Scott College of Business 20 Student Donor Challenge
When 20 Students donate to the Scott College of Business, it will unlock a $2,000 gift from Selective Insurance in support of the Gamma Iota Sigma Fund!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Scott College of Business 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $5,000 gift to the Alley Student Professional Development Fellows Fund from Mike and Amy Alley!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
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Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund $50,000 Matching Gift
Fred and Kathy Shorter will match the first $50,000 in gifts to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund
Completed
$1,000
Spirit Squad 5 Donor Challenge
5 donors to the Spirit Squad Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from an anonymous donor
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$500
Student Affairs $500 Challenge
$500 in gifts to Student Affairs will unlock a $500 gift to the Miss Indiana State University Scholarship from Michele Soliz!
$500 / $500 Raised
Completed
$20,000
Sycamore Athletics 150 Donor Challenge
150 donors to Sycamore Athletics will unlock a $20,000 gift from Mary Blackwell to the Athletic Director's Fund
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Sycamore Success Scholarship 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Sycamore Success Scholarship will unlock a $10,000 gift from Troy and Bernice Helman
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Sycamore Success Scholarship 30 Donor Challenge
30 donors to the Sycamore Success Scholarship will unlock a $20,000 gift from Steven Spencer
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$101,068
Sycamore Success Scholarship 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the Sycamore Success Scholarship will unlock a $100,000 gift from Jo Einstandig
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Track and Field & Cross Country Fund 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the Track and Field & Cross Country Fund will unlock a $2,000 gift from an anonymous donor!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Women's Golf 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Women's Golf Fund will unlock a $2,000 gift from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$500
Women's Swimming & Diving 15 Donor Challenge
15 donors to Women's Swimming & Diving will unlock a $500 gift from Ken Senseman and Rita Burns Senseman!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Give to Blue Day Total Donor Leaderboard
Which areas are leading way with the most donors?
Rank Department Donors
1 Athletics 685
2 College of Arts and Sciences 284
3 Scott College of Business 212
4 Fraternity and Sorority Life 184
5 Fund for Indiana State University 172
Ended
$1,000
Alumni Association $1,000 Challenge
When a total of $1,000 is donated to the Alumni Association, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Scott Watson to the Alumni Association Membership Fund
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
Alumni Association 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the Alumni Association will unlock a $1,000 gift from Joink to the Alumni Association Membership Fund
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$4,250
Alumni Association 75 Donor Challenge
75 donors to the Alumni Association will unlock a $4,250 gift from Therese Rooney to the Alumni Association Initiatives Fund
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $1,000 gift from Joink to the Joink Sycamore Scholarship
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $5,000 gift from Steve and Gloria Bailey
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology will unlock a $5,000 gift from Steve and Gloria Bailey
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Bailey College of Engineering and Technology Automotive Program 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology Automotive Program will unlock a $5,000 gift from Trever and Lindsay and Stergar to the Automotive Program
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Baseball 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to Baseball will unlock a $5,000 gift to Baseball from Gordon and Peggy Tanner
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Bayh College of Education $10,000 Challenge
When $10,000 in gifts are made to the Bayh College of Education, Sandy and Bernie Miller will make a $10,000 gift to the Sandy and Bernie Miller Endowed Education Scholarship
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
Bayh College of Education Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Bayh College of Education Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives will unlock a $1,000 gift from Chris Bayh
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Graduate Student Research $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Bayh College of Education Graduate Student Research Fund will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund $200 Matching Gift
The first $200 in gifts to the Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund will be matched by Brad and Tonya Balch
$200 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund 20 Donor Challenge
20 donors to the Bayh College of Education Scholarship Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Chris Bayh
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$15,000
College of Arts and Sciences 100 Donor Challenge
100 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $15,000 gift from Yanya Yang to the Yang Family Art Enrichment Fund
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$50,000
College of Arts and Sciences 200 Donor Challenge
200 Donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the Student Media Department Endowment
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$2,500
College of Arts and Sciences 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $2,500 gift from Dan and Cheri Bradley to the Trischa O’Hanlon Memorial Scholarship
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship will unlock a $1,000 gift from Mrs. Stephanie Gage for the Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Emery Becker Theater Design and Technology Memorial Scholarship 5 Donor Challenge
5 donors to the Emery Becker Theater Design and Technology Memorial Scholarship will unlock a $1,000 gift from Susan and Victor Becker.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Football 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to Football will unlock a $1,000 from Dave Pearre to the Ron Carpenter/Tunch Ilkin Football Endowment
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Football 30 Donor Challenge
30 donors to Football will unlock a $25,000 from Mark "Ziggy" Gradkowski to the Football Fund
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Football 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to Football will unlock a $50,000 gift from John and Marilyn Thyen to the Football Fund
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Give to Blue Day 100 Student Donors Challenge
When 100 Students make a gift on Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $2,500 gift from the ISU Credit Union to the Student Philanthropy Organization
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$8,500
Give to Blue Day 250 Donor Challenge
When we receive a total of 250 donors to Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $8,500 gift to the Fund for Indiana State from Mike and Amy Alley!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
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John McNichols Memorial Track Project $5,000 Matching Gift
The first $5,000 donated to the John McNichols Memorial Track Project will be matched by Dan and Lisa Riley
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Justin and Kim Kunz 31 Donor/5K Donor Challenge
31 donors to the John McNichols Memorial Track Project will unlock a $5,000 gift from Justin and Kim Kunz
31 / 31 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Marching Band 15 Donor Challenge
15 Donors to the Marching Band will unlock a $15,000 gift from Don Dudine to the Dudine Marching Sycamores Incentive Scholarship!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Men's Basketball 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $2,500 gift from Head Coach Matthew Graves
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Men's Basketball 30 Donor Challenge
30 donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $10,000 gift from Ed and Lorna Brett to the Excellence in Coaching Fund
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Men's Basketball 50 Donor Challenge
50 Donors to Men's Basketball will unlock a $10,000 gift from Rob and Mary Doti to the Excellence in Coaching Fund
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
NPHC Plaza Project $1,000 Challenge
When the NPHC Plaza Project receives a total of $1,000 in gifts, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Paul and Susan Chaney
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
NPHC Plaza Project $3,000 Challenge
When the NPHC Plaza Project receives a total of $3,000 in gifts, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Anitra Morrison
$3,000 / $3,000 Raised
Completed
$5,000
NPHC Plaza Project $5,000 Challenge
When the NPHC Plaza Project receives a total of $5,000 in gifts, it will unlock a $5,000 gift from Paul and Susan Chaney
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$1,000
Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ed Pease
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund 30 Donor Challenge
30 donors to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ed Pease
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the Pi Kappa Alpha George R. Redfearn Community Engagement Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ed Pease
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
2
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Project Success $250 Matching Gift
Linda Maule will match the first $250 in gifts to the Project Success Endowment
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
Scott College of Business 10 Student Donor Challenge
When 10 Students donate to the Scott College of Business, it will unlock a $2,000 gift from Indiana Workers' Compensation Institute
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$17,000
Scott College of Business 125 Donor Challenge
125 Donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $17,000 gift from Todd Osburn and Caroline Howe to the Todd A. Osburn and Caroline C. Howe Career Professional Readiness Fund
125 / 125 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Scott College of Business 175 Donor Challenge
175 Donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund
175 / 175 Donors
Completed
$75,000
Scott College of Business 200 Donor Challenge
200 Donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $75,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Scott College of Business 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the Scott College of Business will unlock a $5,000 gift to the Scott College of Business Dean's Innovation Fund from Jay and Beth McHargue
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
2
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Softball $1,000 Matching Gift
The first $1,000 in gifts to Softball will be matched by Doug Egly
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Strength and Conditioning Program 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Strength and Conditioning Program will unlock a $2,500 gift from Kellen and Jayme Norris
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Sycamore Athletics 100 Donor Challenge
100 donors to Sycamore Athletics will unlock a $10,000 gift from Mike and Amy Alley to the Athletic Director's Fund
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Sycamore Athletics 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to Sycamore Athletics will unlock a $5,000 gift from Susan Decker and Vicki Kosowsky to the Athletic Director's Fund
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Sycamore Success Scholarship 20 Donor Challenge
20 donors to the Sycamore Success Scholarship will unlock a $20,000 gift from Joe and Michele Evelo
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$30,000
Sycamore Success Scholarship 40 Donor Challenge
40 donors to the Sycamore Success Scholarship will unlock a $30,000 gift from an anonymous donor
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Forest Fund 15 Donor Challenge
The Forest is Indiana State's official student section for Sycamore Athletics. 15 donors to the Forest Fund will unlock a $5,000 gift form Joel Updike
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
2
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Women in STEM Professions (WISP) Student Organization $250 Matching Gift
The first $250 in donation to the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology Women in STEM Professions (WISP) Student Organization will be matched by Ken Senseman and Rita Burns Senseman
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$4,000
Women's Golf 15 Donor Challenge
15 donors to the Women's Golf Fund will unlock a $4,000 gift from James and Judith Tribble!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
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Rank State Gifts
1 IN 1492
2 IL 173
3 OH 37
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