IOWA state university foundation's mission is to align donor passion and generosity to advance IOWA state university's land-grant ideals. The foundation maximizes philanthropy in support of IOWA state university - its students, faculty, facilities and programs. This is accomplished by promoting and nurturing volunteerism and philanthropy, collaborating and building partnerships with university administrators and faculty, building long-term relationships with donors while representing their needs and interests, operating with openness and transparency while honoring donors' privacy, and providing foundation staff and volunteers with the tools and resources needed to achieve these goals. The foundation raised nearly $138 million in new gifts and commitments for the year ending on JUNE 30, 2023. These results were due to the generous support of over 44,000 benefactors, including over 7,600 first-time donors. As a land-grant university, IOWA state is committed to the mission of providing opportunities for students of ALL backgrounds to access and obtain a high-quality college education.