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Together, for Minnesota Law

2024-25 Philanthropy Report

A Message From Dean William McGeveran

Dean William McGeveran is thrilled to share a new, digital version of our annual philanthropy report, which we are calling Together, for Minnesota Law. Because it is together, with you — alumni and friends — that we are building a future that is stronger than ever for this great law school.

Thank you!

$5.6M
Raised Across All Programs in 2024-25
(including testamentary bequests and pledges)
203
unique scholarships available
(2024-25)
1,522
Total Donors
(2024-25)
Paul Mooty ’85 and Jean Mooty B.S. ’83.

Impact of Giving: Carrying the Mooty Legacy Forward

Melvin and Sally Mooty’s vision for supporting future lawyers lives on through their family and the students whose lives are transformed by the scholarship in their name.

Prof. Smith teaching a class.

The Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic: A Lifeline for Low-Income Taxpayers, A Foundation for Future Lawyers

For over 40 years, the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic has helped clients navigate tax challenges while providing students with hands-on experience and training

Interim Dean William McGeveran posing for a photo with student holding signs that say "Thank you" & "UMN Proud"

Invest in Future Lawyers

Thanks to the vision and generosity of our supporters, Minnesota Law continues to open doors for the next generation of legal leaders. In 2024-25, transformative gifts established seven new scholarship funds that ensure our students are prepared to thrive in their chosen careers.

Professor Nadia Anguiano speaks to incoming 1Ls at orientation.

Invest in Faculty

Minnesota Law’s faculty are deeply committed to our students’ success, combining scholarly excellence with a passion for teaching and mentorship.

A group of law school students standing by a giant maroon letter M.

Invest in Minnesota Law

The University of Minnesota Law School extends its deepest gratitude to the exceptional generosity and steadfast support of its alumni, donors, and friends. Your contributions strengthen our programs and events, advance innovative initiatives, and play a vital role in educating and preparing the next generation of legal leaders.

Thank you!

Minnesota Law School Endowment

2025
$244M
2024
$228M
2023
$211M
2022
$208M
2021
$210M

The University of Minnesota Law School endowment distributes $11M annually to the Law School's budget through investment earnings.

The Annual Fund

2025
$1,313,737
2024
$1,297,411
2023
$1,291,560
2022
$1,316,174
2021
$1,231,585

Annual Fund dollars are available for immediate use, allowing the Law School to be nimble and responsive to current needs.

The State Funding Gap

State Funding

 
$55M
Funding Gap
 

Law School Annual Budget

Scholarships at Minnesota Law

Since 1888, the University of Minnesota Law School has stood as a beacon of excellence, integrity, and purpose. A place where the next generation of lawyers is forged in the classroom and the community.

Thank you for supporting future generations of lawyers at Minnesota Law. 

Prof. Robert Stein and a group of alumni all posing for a picture.

Giving by Class

Thank you to all alumni who support the Law School through your generous donations. The number in superscript indicates the total years of giving to the Law School. Donations in this list were received from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

To find your name in your class year, go to the decade you graduated (e.g., 1980s) and search for your name. If your name does not appear and you think it should, please email the Office of Advancement at [email protected] or call (612) 626-8539.

A group of alumni sitting at a table at the Lockhart Dinner

William B. Lockhart Club

The William B. Lockhart Club is the University of Minnesota Law School’s leadership annual giving society. When you contribute $2,000 or more each fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), you become a member of this growing group of leading alumni and friends. The number in superscript indicates the total years of giving to the Law School.

Prof. Boni-Saenz shaking hands with an alumni.

Leadership Gifts

Minnesota Law thanks these donors who lead the way with their support. Not only do they give generously with their resources, but they are loyal champions of the work being accomplished at the Law School. We recognize their service and the difference they are making.

A group of alumni at an event.

New Donors

Thank you to all new donors. You are leading the way in supporting the next generation of lawyers. Donations in this list were received from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Two alumni standing by a huge M sculpture.

Reunion Giving

Thank you to all Minnesota Law alumni who celebrated their reunions during Spring Alumni Week in 2025! Classes ending in 0s and 5s reunited this spring, setting new records for attendance, giving, and participation. Your generosity and engagement make the Minnesota Law alumni community truly special.

Reunion class gifts provide vital annual and long-term support for the Law School, strengthening Minnesota Law now and for the future. Thank you for making a lasting impact — and congratulations to the 2025 Reunion Cup Challenge winners!

The exterior of Mondale Hall on a crisp fall day.

Giving By Friends

Giving by friends who are not alumni of Minnesota Law makes a significant impact at every level. The number in superscript indicates the total years of giving to the Law School. Donations in this list were received from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

A wild flower field outside of Mondale Hall.

Giving by Law Firms, Corporations, and Foundations

Minnesota Law is extremely grateful for the support of law firms, corporations, and foundations that have generously given matching gifts, supported scholarship funds, and advanced innovative programming. Donations by organizations on this list were received from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Downtown Minneapolis

Partners at Work

The FY25 Partners At Work campaign raised nearly $315,000! Twenty-eight firms participated, and 260 alumni made a gift. A huge congratulations to the following firms, with a special thanks to the agents and donors.

The lights of Mondale Hall glowing through the windows at the break of dawn.

Planned Gifts

The University of Minnesota Law School is grateful to those individuals who strengthen the Law School for today, tomorrow, and beyond by making a planned gift that supports Minnesota Law students at every stage of their legal education. The following planned gifts were documented from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Red ivy creeping across a brick wall.

1888 Society

The 1888 Society celebrates the founding of the University of Minnesota Law School. The future of Minnesota Law is made possible by generous donors who include the Law School in their estate and financial plans.

Lush green ivy cascading up the brick walls of Mondale Hall.

Honors and Memorial Gifts

Tribute and memorial gifts are a lasting legacy to loved ones, friends, faculty, classmates, and colleagues. The Law School is honored to list tribute and memorial gifts received between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.