The largest endowment of any small liberal arts college in the United States.
Announcement Event
Overview
McPherson College in Kansas has met the match on its historic $500 million endowment double match challenge. Additionally, the anonymous donor committed an additional $500 million estate gift for a total commitment of $1 billion. The McPherson College Board of Trustees also voted unanimously to name the McPherson College endowment after two late alumni and professors at McPherson College, Drs. John Ward and John Burkholder.
News
Kansas College Nabs $1 Billion Gift From Anonymous Donor
Bloomberg, July 21, 2023
Small College Aims to Bring Big Donors Into the Fold – And Wins a $500 Million Pledge
Chronicle of Philanthropy, February 14, 2023
Today’s assignment: Classic cars. Unusual majors that help small colleges stand tall
USA Today, December 19, 2022
Global Research Powerhouse Teams Up With McPherson College To Expand Impact Of Student Debt Project
December 17, 2022
McPherson College Establishes the Rob Walton Scholarship Fund
December 12, 2022
McPherson College Announces Transformative $500 Million Commitment, Largest Gift to a Small Liberal Arts College in U.S. History
November 4, 2022
The Harvard of Automobile Restoration Gets $500 Million Pledge
Bloomberg, November 3, 2022
Dean Coughenour Trust Gifts $1.5 Million To McPherson College
September 12, 2022
Why I Gave $25M to a Small Liberal Arts College
Inside Higher Ed, August 17, 2022
$25M Surprise Gift Announced During McPherson College Commencement
May 22, 2022
Dalke Charitable Foundation Gifts $2.6 Million To McPherson College
May 12, 2022
Prized Enzo-Era Ferrari Arrives at McPherson College in Surprise Ceremony
May 9, 2022
Contact
VP for Advancement
Erik Vogel
Phone: (620) 242-0435
Email: [email protected]